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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.

Russian Performer Kris the Foxx Passes Away

Russian adult performer Kris the Foxx fell to her death in St. Petersburg last week, the local press reported.

Friends Organize Fundraiser Memorial Event for Dakota Skye

Friends of Dakota Skye, who passed away last week, have organized a remembrance event and fundraiser for funeral costs this Wednesday at Déjà Vu Showgirls/Diamond Dolls in Downtown Los Angeles.

Dakota Skye Passes Away at 27

Performer Dakota Skye passed away yesterday in Los Angeles at 27.

Content Creator, Producer Jacquie Blu Passes

Trans adult performer Jacquie Blu passed away in her sleep over the weekend, according to her colleagues from Grooby.

Report: Performer Alex Riley Passes Away

Performer Alex Riley, 22, has passed away according to a remembrance posted by Helix Studios on their official website today.

Kris Slater Reportedly Passes Away at 39

Adult performer Kris Slater passed away yesterday at 39, according to industry friends.

Opinion: Why Larry Flynt Was Crucial in the Fight for Free Expression

Almost all the Larry Flynt obituaries this past week emphasized his dual role as a successful businessman who built a massive, multi-sector adult industry empire from scratch, and also as First Amendment warrior and a ceaseless fighter in the seemingly endless struggle for the right to have open, free sexual expression in America.