'Angels just got a little prettier': Emmy Rossum leads outpouring of grief on Twitter after apparent suicide of celebrity make-up artist Jake Bailey

By Ross Mcdonagh For Dailymail.com

Published: 21:11 EST, 23 October 2015 | Updated: 21:32 EST, 23 October 2015

Emmy Rossum was among the first to react following the death of make-up artist to the stars Jake Bailey.

The 37-year-old, who worked with the likes of Katy Perry, Selena Gomez and Mariah Carey, was found slumped over the wheel of his SUV on Friday morning in an apparent suicide.

Twitter lit up with an outpouring of grief after the unexpected death, with many of his celebrity friends left stunned by the news.

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RIP: Emmy Rossum lead outpouring of grief on twitter following apparent suicide of celeb make-up artist Jake Bailey on Friday

'I am gutted to hear of my friend Jake's passing. I saw him on Sunday, we flew together on a plane. He made me laugh as always,' Rossum posted in a series of tweets.

'I will miss his sense of humor, talent and kindness,' she wrote, before adding: If there are angels in heaven, they just got a little prettier... because Jake is up there painting their faces... putting lashes on them...'

Octavia Spencer refused to believe the news at first, asking 'is this RIP Jake Bailey real. Oh no! please tell me it's a twitter hoax.'

Sad: Twitter lit up with an outpouring of grief after the unexpected death, with many of his celebrity friends left stunned by the news

Gutted: Channing Tatum's wife Jenna Dewan wrote that she was 'absolutely devastated' by the news

Memories: She later shared a photo of him smiling while he worked on her in the make-up chair

Stunned: Pretty Little Liars star Ashley Benson expressed her shock having been with him just last week

Moments later she added: 'My thoughts and prayers are with those who knew and loved #JakeBailey,' after receiving the devastating confirmation. 

Channing Tatum's wife Jenna Dewan wrote that she was 'absolutely devastated today by the passing of my dear friend @ByJakeBailey. The most loyal, beautiful soul in every way. I love you.'

She later shared a photo of him smiling while he worked on her in the make-up chair, with the simple caption 'Miss you Jake'. 

Pretty Little Liars star Ashley Benson expressed her shock having been with him just last week.

'Honestly can't believe this. Was just with you last week. My sweet angel. #rip @byjakebailey you'll be terribly missed,' she posted with an Instagram pic of them together.

Disbelief: Actress Maria Menounos too posted a selfie with the young artist, who she said had been doing her make-up for a decade

Hoax? Octavia Spencer refused to believe the news at first

Handiwork: 90210 star AnnaLynne McCord posted a selfie Bailey had painted, adding she was 'devastated'

Paris Hilton also posted a snap with the seemingly happy artist, revealing she had worked with him for 15 years.

'So sad, shocked & devastated to hear about @ByJakeBailey. He was such an amazing person, an incredibly talented makeup artIst & friend. He was my makeup artist for the past 15 years,' she wrote.

'We travelled the world together, worked on so many beautiful projects & shared so many memories. Will miss him so much. My thoughts & prayers go out to all his family & loved ones. Heaven has a new angel. #RIPJakeBailey'.

On the surface: Paris Hilton also posted a snap with the seemingly happy artist, revealing she had worked with him for 15 years

Actress Maria Menounos too shared a selfie with the young artist, captioning that she was 'Shocked&saddened that we lost @byjakebailey he's been doing my makeup for 10yrs!here on covershoot 4 @REDBOOK ugh'.

90210 star AnnaLynne McCord posted a selfie Bailey had painted, adding: 'Devastated to lose your beautiful light @byjakebailey -thank you for giving us beauty. #RIPJakeBailey'.

Fellow celebrity make up artist Allan Avendaño also paid a tribute to Bailey, writing, 'RIP ‪#Jake Bailey - I will never forget words he said to me in passing that gave me such joy during a time of uncertainty and insecurity. ' 

Bailey was found in his car outside his Hollywood home by his personal assistant, who dragged him from the vehicle before frantically trying to revive him.

Top of his game: Bailey appeared to have it all - jetting around the world for glamorous photoshoots and attending high profile events with his A-list clientele

Fame: Bailey was best known for his work on Katy Perry's 2014 Cosmopolitan cover

The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office subsequently confirmed that Bailey was found dead at 8.25am and appeared to have suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning in an apparent suicide.

The Coroner will perform an autopsy in the next few days to determine the exact cause of death.

A neighbor who had heard loud screams outside Bailey's house earlier today ran to the assistant’s aid and stepped in to carry out CPR, but all resuscitation efforts were in vain. 

Described as having ‘undeniable talent’, he worked most frequently with Perry, including on her September 2014 Cosmopolitan cover.

The neighbor on Holly Drive in Hollywood, where Bailey lived in a $1.3million home, told Daily Mail Online: ‘My wife went out to try to resuscitate Jake in the early hours of this morning.

‘His assistant had showed up with coffee for him and then we heard yelling and screaming and a car alarm going off, so my wife ran out.

‘The assistant was trying to resuscitate our neighbor but my wife went out to help. 

'They had called 911 and did everything they could until help arrived, but it was too late. The assistant was really shaken up.’

The neighbor, who asked not to be named, said the windows of the SUV in which Bailey was found were fogged up and condensation gathered on the windshield.

Grim find: Neighbors at his plush Hollywood home said his personal assistant found him this morning slumped over the wheel of a black SUV in front of the property

No signs: The neighbor, who spoke anonymously, added that Bailey had appeared relaxed and happy in the days leading up to his death, receiving phone calls and making plans

‘The police arrived pretty fast, it’s really sad, he seemed like a nice guy,’ said the neighbor,

The neighbor added that he had overheard Bailey the day before on Thursday talking on his phone as if life was normal.

‘My office is right near his back yard and I heard him booking jobs, making plans for the future,’ the neighbor said.

‘I heard him complaining to an assistant that the air conditioning wasn’t working and he was arranging to get it fixed. Everything seemed normal, fine.’

Just hours before he is believed to have killed himself, Bailey posted a picture of himself looking happy and relaxed at around 6pm yesterday. 

Famous friends: His social media accounts are littered with photographs of the stars he worked on such as Selena Gomez and Katy Perry

Playing favourites: Perry definitely seemed to be a favourite of his, cropping up several times

In the shot the 37-year-old looks straight at the camera smiling and holding what appears to be a pipe or e-cigarette.

Last week he looked equally relaxed in a photo he posted of him cuddling up to pop star Selena Gomez on a photoshoot.

He recently enjoyed a trip to Paris - again with Gomez - from where he posted pictures of himself sightseeing and having fun with a male model named Rory on Instagram.

Today a group of friends gathered at Bailey’s home which is situated on a smart street at the foot of the Hollywood Hills.

A man came to the gate but when asked if he wished to comment on Bailey’s death, he responded: ‘Not right now, thank you.’ 

Hollywood visagiste: Bailey worked with many A-listers as Selena Gomez (pictured) and Mariah Carey 

Investigation: The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office will perform an autopsy on Bailey (pictured with Selena Gomez) to determine the exact cause of death

Daily Mail Online also contacted Jake’s sister for comment, she would only say: 'I don't have a statement to make at this time, sorry'.

A spokesperson for Starworks who represented Jake, said: ‘It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Jake Bailey's passing.

‘He was an undeniable talent, a great friend, a loving son and brother, and our grief is shared with all those whose lives he's touched.

‘As one of the industry's most sought after makeup artists, Jake worked with an incredible client roster and his work has been featured in publications such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue Italia, Vanity Fair, and Allure.

‘He collaborated with some of the top photographers in the fashion and entertainment industries and was also a passionate photographer himself. 

Tragic end: The 37-year-old, pictured with Nicole Ricci,  suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning

‘Jake was a mentor to many, and his work will continue to inspire. He will be truly missed by those who knew him.’

Bailey appeared to have it all - jetting around the world for glamorous photoshoots and attending high profile events with his A-list clientele. 

His social media accounts are littered with photographs of the stars he worked on such as Selena Gomez and Katy Perry. 

As well as being a successful make up artist to the stars, Bailey was a keen photographer and posted many of his portraits on his Twitter and Instagram account.

But despite the glamorous facade, it appears the make-up artist was also battling some demons.

Six weeks ago, he spoke about enduring 'many a dark day'.

Grim: Bailey's assistant found the makeup artist (pictured here with Nina Dobrev) unresponsive in his LA home 

He wrote on Twitter: 'I just want to take a moment to say to all my friends, followers, clients, and especially you #selenators for all your kind comments.

'You've given me bright moments during many a dark day.'

Bailey leaves behind his sister Johanna, who he appeared to have a loving relationship with.

On his birthday back in March, he posted poignant photo of his older sister holding him as a baby, with the caption, '#HappyBirthday to me :) 

'Being held by my big sister Johanna first day home from the hospital many MANY years ago. 

'She looks sweet but she's really just thinking of all the ways she's going to torture me for the next 16 years. Love you @johannabanananyc'  

Demons? Despite the glamorous facade, it appears the make-up artist was also battling some demons. Six weeks ago, he spoke about enduring 'many a dark day'. 

• For confidential help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or click here

• For confidential support on suicide matters in the UK, call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here

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