Scott Patric.Photo: Gary Gershoff/Getty
Scott Patric, a celebrity hair and makeup artist known for his work onProject Runway, has died.
A representative for Patric announced on social media earlier this week that he’d been found dead in his home on Wednesday. His rep confirmed to PEOPLE that he died in his sleep in his midtown apartment of a heart attack at age 53.
“It is with a heavy heart that I can confirm makeup artist Scott Patric has passed,” read thestatement from Contact. “He was found today in his bed after not responding to calls. His talent, creativity and warmth were limitless. He will be greatly missed.”
Celebrity photographer Mike Ruiz mourned the loss of his friend following the news,writingon Facebook that Patric “always had the biggest smile on his face and radiated nothing but positive energy.”
He added: “The world has lost a very bright light. See on the next go around, Scott. I love you!!”
Scott Patric.Scott Patric/ Instagram
From 2012 to 2019, Patrick served as a makeup consultant and glamour lead on eitherProject Runwayor one of the competition series’ spin-offs, includingAll Stars,ThreadsandJunior.
Over the course of his career, Scott has styled a number of A-listers, according to hisofficial website. Some of those clients includeAngelina Jolie,Katie Holmes,Kerry Washington,Madonna,Paris HiltonandDwayne Johnson.
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Patric also worked withRita Ora,Alyssa MilanoandPussycat DollsmemberNicole Scherzinger.
Offering video tutorials and other “happy-attitude” content, Patric maintained aYouTube channel, where he demonstrated everything from eyelash applications to seasonal style tips.
source: people.com
