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Retired Performer Candy Manson Reportedly Passes Away
Retired performer Candy Manson reportedly passed away sometime in January at 38, according to a family member and industry friends.
'Deep Sleep' Director Alfred Sole Passes Away
Alfred Sole, who directed the controversial 1972 adult film “Deep Sleep” — which was investigated by the FBI in its attempt to shut down the nascent adult industry — and then went on to have a successful mainstream career, has passed away at 78.
Golden Age Performer Ron Hudd Reportedly Passes Away
Golden Age male performer Ron Hudd has passed away, according to his friends at The Rialto Report.
Performer Holly Parker Passes Away
Performer Holly Parker, 30, has passed away, according to several close friends in the industry. A cause of death has not been publicly revealed.
Director Cass Paley Passes Away
Acclaimed adult director Cass Paley, who helmed a vast number of 1990s titles under the artistic name Wesley Emerson, passed away this morning, friends and associates confirm.
Alicia Rio Passes Away at 51
Retired performer Alicia Rio passed away on Jan. 17 at the age of 51, according to industry friends who spoke with family members.
Performer, Model A.J. Khan Passes Away at 44
Adult performer and model A.J. Khan passed away on Dec. 25, 2021 at 44.
Performer Joey Ray Passes Away
Retired male performer Joey Ray has passed away, according to industry friends.
DatingGold Founder Allan Henning Passes
DatingGold's Allan Henning passed away on Thursday, family and associates have confirmed through a statement.
'Persian Kitty' Webmaster Beth Mansfield Passes
Beth Mansfield, famously known on the adult web as "Persian Kitty," passed Tuesday night after a prolonged battle with cancer.
UPDATED: Pioneering Director Wakefield Poole Passes
Wakefield Poole, a pioneering director of gay adult cinema whose 1971 classic "Boys in the Sand" revolutionized the genre, passed at the age of 85 on Wednesday in Jacksonville, Florida.
Raven Bay Dead at 31
Raven Bay died earlier this month at 30, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner has confirmed.
Industry Photographer, Webmaster Julius 'JFK' Kedvessy Passes Away
Industry photographer and webmaster Julius “JFK” Kedvessy suddenly passed away yesterday, according to family and friends.
Chris Johnson Dead in Nevada BASE Jumping Accident
Male performer Chris Johnson died last week in Nevada in a BASE jumping accident, after jumping from a cliff at Lamoille Canyon and striking rocks at the bottom.
Cybersocket Co-Founder Tim Lutz Passes
Tim Lutz, the well-known community figure and co-founder of pioneering LGBT publisher Cybersocket, has passed. He had received a diagnosis of Glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, in November 2020.
Victoria Paris Passes Away at 60
Retired performer Victoria Paris has passed away at 60, close industry friends report.
Jake Adams Dead at 29 in 101 Freeway Motorcycle Crash
Jake Adams reportedly died yesterday afternoon at 29 after a motorcycle crash on the 101 freeway in the San Fernando Valley, according to close industry friends and co-workers.
Dahlia Sky Found Dead at 31
Performer Dahlia Sky passed away on June 30, according to the LAPD.
Sybian Founder, Creator Dave Lampert Passes Away
Dave Lampert, founder of the Sybian sex machine, has passed away at the age of 90.
Performer Bryce Evans Passes Away
Performer Bryce Evans passed away in late June, according to talent manager Howard Andrew of FabScout Entertainment.