Reggie Wells, a pioneering makeup artist who worked with celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, and Michelle Obama, passed away at the age of 76 in Baltimore. His niece, Kristina Conner, confirmed his death without specifying the cause or location.

Mr. Wells, known for his artistic approach to makeup, considered every face a canvas to be adorned. He gained widespread recognition for his work with Oprah Winfrey, serving as her personal makeup artist for over two decades during the peak of her television career.

Oprah Winfrey fondly remembered Reggie Wells as an artist who used his talent to create beauty regardless of the canvas. She described their time together as filled with laughter and highlighted his keen ability to find humor in unexpected situations.

Remy Tumin, a reporter for The Times, covered this breaking news. The article was published in the New York edition on January 16, 2024, in Section B, Page 11, under the headline ‘Reggie Wells, 76, Makeup Artist for Winfrey, Beyoncé and Other Black Celebrities.’