Karen Reuter was an American actress best known for her role as the main makeup artist on the Netflix TV show “Orange Is the New Black.” In fact, the Artists & Hairstylists Guild nominated Reuter for a Best Contemporary Makeup Award for her work on OITNB. She had previously worked on The Sopranos, Project Runway, and Step Up 3D. According to her obituary, she became interested in makeup after watching horror films. Check out this biography to learn about her height, weight, cause of death, husband, childhood, family life, achievements, and life facts.

Karen Reuter Salary and net worth

As of 2019, her net worth is estimated to be $380K USD. She is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs approximately 67 kg.

Cancer and its Causes

Karen Reuter died of cancer on January 24, 2019, at the age of 62. She became seriously ill in September and had to leave the show “Orange Is the New Black.” From 2013 to 2014, Reuter first appeared on the show as a co-key makeup artist in 20 episodes. In addition, between 2015 and 2016, she served as the makeup department head for OITNB.

Mulgrew took to Twitter shortly after her death to send a heartfelt message to her friend and colleague. “Farewell to a warm-eyed woman in low-slung dungarees and a wry smile at 6 a.m., whose work ethic was only surpassed by her bravery, which she revealed through laughter, kindness, and a turning away from self,”

“I wish I had the chance to know her better,” Hamic, who plays the newer character C.O. Ginger, said. She will be sorely missed.” Lori Petty, who plays Lolly Whitehill, also paid tribute to Reuter with a Tweet filled with crying and heartbroken emojis.