RIP
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.
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.