Jennifer Larsen, Former Adult Entertainment Exec, Dies

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Jennifer Larsen, former talent coordinator at Hustler and PR and marketing manager at Digital Playground, passed away from an apparent suicide on Sunday.

The Orange County coroner confirmed to XBIZ that the cause of death was a perforating gunshot wound to the head. Larsen was 35 years old.   

After leaving Digital Playground, Larsen worked for the U.S. Army National Guard.

Long-time friend and colleague James Bartholet said that he was not aware of any severe depression that Larsen was going through around the time of her death. They last spoke at an adult trade show in January.  

“I thought we were going to hear from Jennifer,” Bartholet said. “She said, ’I’ve got a leave or something coming up and I’m going to come and visit with you guys.’ That was a month or two ago.

"I never heard from her and then the tragic news — one of our mutual friends called me last night. He said that she passed away. And as I was doing more investigation into this, it seems that she committed suicide.

“She was just a really wonderful person,” Bartholet added. “She was a really hard worker. She was always a good person to hang out with.”

Bartholet also noted that Larsen was a mother and that the incident occurred on Mother’s Day.

“Being a parent myself, I’m just shocked that she would do something like that because these kids are going to be scarred for the rest of their lives,” he said. “You know, Mother’s Day comes up and it’s going to be like ‘this is when my mother died.’”

Larsen studied at Ashford University in Clinton, Iowa, and graduated from Pacifica High in Garden Grove, Calif. in 1995.

She was living in Orange County at the time of her death.

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

EU Advocate General: France Can Require Foreign Sites to Implement AV

An advocate general of the European Union’s Court of Justice on Thursday advised the court to rule that France may require pornographic websites based in other EU states to implement age verification in accordance with French law.

Adam & Eve Unveils Stroker Inspired by Octopus From Amazon's 'The Boys'

"The Boys" showrunner Eric Kripke has teamed with Adam & Eve on the release of a new stroker based on Ambrosius the Octopus ahead of the Season 2 premiere of Amazon's spinoff series, "Gen V."

Hentaied Founder Romero 'Mr. Alien' on Fetish, Fantasy and Finding Order in Chaos

A sharp sting pierces the woman’s skin. Something foreign slips beneath the surface. Eggs, maybe. She doesn’t know it yet, but soon her body will become a vessel, a hive, a source of contamination.

AEBN Publishes Popular Searches for July, August

AEBN has published the top search terms for the months of July and August from its straight and gay theaters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Pjur Debuts 'Toy Lube and Cleaner Collection

Pjur has introduced its new Toy personal lubricant and cleaner collection.

The Guardian Devotes Feature Article to XBIZ Amsterdam

British newspaper The Guardian sent a reporter to cover XBIZ Amsterdam earlier this month, resulting in a lengthy article about the annual European adult industry conference.

Bree Mills Unpacks Power, Pain and Family Ties in New Pure Taboo Film

Bell is shooting a scene for “The Secrets We Share,” a new feature from Pure Taboo and Adult Time — and moments like this remind the crew that they are not out to make just another adult movie.

The Male Rose Names Emma Rose Brand Ambassador

Pleasure brand Male Rose has named multi-XMAs winner Emma Rose as its newest brand ambassador.

Cubbi Thompson Stars in Latest From Brazzers

Cubbi Thompson stars with Keiran Lee in the latest release from Brazzers, titled "Slippery Business."

Pineapple Support Taps Char Borley as Brand Ambassador

Pineapple Support has named Char Borley as its newest brand ambassador.

Show More