A popular gay porn star has died unexpectedly due to complications from an enlarged heart.
Damien Stone, 32, died last month, according to Adult Video News.
Stone was a prolific adult performer and bodybuilder who had amassed a large following due to his extremely muscular physique.
The Moldovan-born star was also known for his versatility in front of the camera, filming X-rated scenes with men, women, and transgender women.
He worked for many of the industry’s biggest studios during his career, including Raging Stallion and Men.
Stone pulled back from mainstream porn in 2020 to focus on bodybuilding and his OnlyFans account.
He eventually became a three-time bodybuilding champion in Pennsylvania, where he lived after moving to the US from Moldova.
Bodybuilder and porn star Damien Stone has died at age 32
Before his death, Stone’s Instagram account was filled with photos documenting his workouts and progress at the gym.
One of Stone’s former directors reflected on working with the ‘funny’ performer following his death.
‘On set, he was funny and a pleasure to work with. It’s always sad to see someone young who passes before their time. I wish his family and friends condolences,’ Steve Cruz told AVN.
Stone was reportedly planning on making a major comeback to mainstream porn before his death.
‘He was excited to come back and do stuff again, and it was not for monetary reasons because he was a pretty comfortable guy in his personal life, as far as finances,’ an agent told AVN.
‘So, he wasn’t doing it for money; he was doing it to keep his name out there and to add to his fan list and things like that — he was looking forward to it. He wasn’t going to be just accepting any offer.’
Stone is the second major gay porn star to die this year.
Stone was a prolific adult performer and bodybuilder who had amassed a large following due to his extremely muscular physique
Stone pulled back from mainstream porn in 2020 to focus on bodybuilding and his OnlyFans account
Marcel Bonn – better known by his porn name Tim Kruger – was found dead at age 44 in March.
His death was announced in a heartbreaking post by his longtime partner Grobes Geraet.
Specific details weren’t given, although Geraet made sure to emphasize that Kruger’s death wasn’t the result of drug use or foul play.
‘It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share the news of the passing of our beloved Marcel, the man you all knew and loved as Tim Kruger,’ the statement began.
‘To the public, he was the ultimate ginger pornstar; to me, he was a sweet, caring partner of over 20 years. He was also my best friend. He touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him,’ it continued.
Stone was planning on making a major comeback to mainstream porn before his death
Geraet then shared a vague cause of death, calling it an ‘accident.’
‘I am very aware of the stigma that surrounds deaths in the porn industry, so let me make this very clear to hopefully cut down on the inevitable speculation: Tim’s death was a tragic, yet simple accident at home,’ he wrote.
‘There were no drugs involved, nor was there any indication of foul play or suicide.’
He continued, ‘Though my heart is broken into pieces, I find solace in the countless memories he gifted us. And I know that he died knowing he was loved.
‘Tim’s legacy of compassion, love, and joy will live on in all who knew him.’
The statement finished, ‘I am aware that you all will have countless questions, but this is all the information I have to share right now. I would love for everyone to respect his loved ones’ time to grieve in privacy. Thank you.’