RIP
Veteran Falcon/NakedSword Staffer Michael Youens Passes Away
Falcon/NakedSword art department and talent relations veteran Michael Youens, also known as Shante, has passed away, the studio reported Friday.
Veteran Performer Jason Nikas Passes Away at 51
Retired veteran performer Jason Nikas passed away on Sept. 18, relatives reported. He was 51.
Bear Porn Veteran Hank Hightower Passes Away at 57
Veteran bear gay porn performer Hank Hightower passed away Nov. 1 at 57.
Euro Performer Mia Split Passes Away at 23
European performer Mia Split passed away in Budapest on Friday, according to reports by industry friends and associates. She was 23.
Veteran Promoter JayMan Passes Away
Veteran online adult industry promoter JayMan passed away earlier this month in his Arkansas home, industry friends report. He was 50 years old.
Herschel Savage Passes Away at 70
Veteran adult performer Herschel Savage passed away on Sunday, according to close industry friends. He was 70.
Saya Song Passes Away at 37
Saya Song passed away on Sept. 4 at her home in Michigan, according to a published obiturary.
Veteran Director Shaun Costello Reportedly Passes Away at 79
Veteran adult filmmaker Shaun Costello passed away earlier this month at 79, according to family members and industry friends and associates.
Pioneering Canadian Sexpert Sue Johanson Passes at 93
Pioneering Canadian sex educator and broadcaster Sue Johanson has passed away at the age of 93.
Pioneering Lesbian Filmmaker, Publisher Deborah Sundahl Passes
Deborah Sundahl, the founder of Fatale Video and co-founder of the influential lesbian magazine On Our Backs, passed away on June 13.
Grooby Performer Kayla Moon Passes Away
Grooby performer Kayla Moon passed away last week. She was 34.
Death of TheGuySite.com Owner William Futral Investigated as Homicide
The Tampa Police Department is currently investigating as a homicide the death of William Futral, owner of gay paysite TheGuySite.com.
Performer Kyle Ross Passes Away at 29
Performer Kyle Ross passed away earlier this week, his former studio reported yesterday. He was 29.
Factory Video Founder, Activist Scott Morris Passes
Noted community activist and gay adult producer Scott Morris, aka Robert Todd Fulton, passed away on Friday at age 68, following a yearlong battle with an aggressive form of tongue cancer.
Retired Performer Casey Tanner Passes Away
Retired performer Casey Tanner passed away yesterday in San Diego at 28.
Gay Adult Photography Pioneer David Hurles Passes Away
Pioneering gay adult photographer and director David Hurles passed away on Thursday in Los Angeles at 78, according to friends.
Max Hardcore Passes Away at 66
Controversial director-producer-performer Max Hardcore passed away today in Los Angeles, industry friends and associates report. He was 66.
Veteran Photographer, Filmmaker Jay Allan Passes Away
Industry photographer and filmmaker Jay Allan has passed away, according to industry friends. He was 53 and was hospitalized with cancer.
Industry Veteran Kimberly Varner Passes Away
Industry veteran Kimberly Varner, membership coordinator for HPPPA, passed away on Sunday.
Creator Behind 'Coconut Kitty' Persona Reportedly Passes Away
The content creator and influencer behind the popular “Coconut Kitty” online persona has reportedly passed away, according to a notice posted on her social media accounts.