British ‘Lip King’ Jordan James Parke Dies at 34 in Canary Wharf; Two Arrested on Manslaughter Suspicion
Feb. 23, 2026 — Canary Wharf, London Jordan James Parke, a 34-year-old British beauty influencer known as the self-proclaimed “Lip King” for his extensive plastic surgeries, was found unconscious at a location in the Canary Wharf area and pronounced dead at the scene, with police suspecting he underwent a cosmetic procedure shortly beforehand, the Metropolitan Police confirmed.
Two people—a man and a woman, both in their 40s—were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and remain in custody, according to multiple reports. A post-mortem examination is pending as part of the ongoing investigation into the circumstances of Parke’s death.
Parke’s Background and Fame
Parke gained notoriety for spending over $150,000 on plastic surgeries to resemble Kim Kardashian and appeared on an episode of E!’s Botched in 2015, where doctors addressed issues with his leaking lips, as detailed in the show’s Wikipedia entry. He built a following as a beauty influencer, often sharing his transformations on social media.[1] [3]
Prior Legal Troubles
At the time of his death, Parke was on bail following his 2025 arrest in connection with the death of Alice Webb, a mother-of-five, who died after undergoing a liquid Brazilian butt lift (BBL) procedure allegedly performed by Parke without proper qualifications, reports stated.[7] [8]
Police and Media Response
London’s Metropolitan Police responded to the incident, with details emerging from outlets including BBC News, Entertainment Weekly, and ITV News. Social media posts from accounts like @etnow and @MetroUK on X quickly amplified the news on Feb. 23.[10] [11]
The story is developing, with further details expected from the investigation.
