RIP
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.
Australian Performer Rubi Valentine Passes Away
Australian sex worker Rubi Valentine has passed away, according to reports from industry friends and colleagues.
Industry Veteran Jesse Garza Passes Away
Industry veteran Jesse Garza has passed away, friends and family reported.
Nasstoys' Tony Sicilia Passes Away
Nasstoys National Sales Manager Tony Sicilia passed away yesterday, the company reported.
Performer Tyler Roberts Passes
Gay adult performer Tyler Roberts passed away over the weekend; the news was confirmed by his partner Aaron Thomas and other family members.
Activist Carol Leigh, Who Coined the Term 'Sex Worker,' Passes Away at 71
Sex workers’ rights pioneer Carol Leigh, who coined the term “sex worker” in the 1970s, died yesterday. She was 71.
Pioneering Argentinian Adult Director Victor Maytland Passes Away at 75
Pioneering Argentinian adult director Victor Maytland passed away on Wednesday. He was 75.
'Golden Age' Performer Kay Parker Passes Away at 78
“Golden Age of Porn” performer Kay Parker passed away on Friday at 78, industry sources have confirmed.
Penny Archer Passes Away at 33
Performer Penny Archer reportedly passed away last week at her home in Los Angeles, according to posts on her social media accounts. She was 33.
Perfect Fit Founder Steve Callow Passes Away
Steve Callow, the inventor, designer and CEO of Perfect Fit Brand, passed away on July 8 due to injuries from a car accident.
Wednesday Nyte Reportedly Passes Away at 31
Wednesday Nyte reportedly passed away on Saturday, according to relatives and industry friends.
NerdPervert Star Craig Colson Reportedly Passes Away
UK-based studio Dusk Films has reported that Craig Colson, 31, a performer who made regular appearances for its Nerd Pervert brand, has passed away.
Logan Long Passes Away at 34
Male performer Logan Long has passed away, according to industry friends and associates. He was 34.
UK/Euro Male Performer Kai Taylor Passes Away
European male performer Kai Taylor has passed away, according to people close to him. He was 37.
Industry Vet Lorraine Weinberg Passes Away
Lorraine Weinberg, whose sales career in the adult biz spanned over four decades, passed away last week at the age 79.
WOW Tech's Ellen ten Brink Passes Away
WOW Tech's Ellen ten Brink passed away in March, the company has reported. She was 59.