Adult film star Jesse Jane, a sensation in the 2000s, died at the age of 43, alongside her boyfriend Brett Hasenmueller, in their Moore, Oklahoma home.
Jesse Jane dies: What’s the cause of death?
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According to reports, the grim discovery was made during a welfare check conducted by the police on Wednesday, 24 January 2024, after Hasenmueller’s employer raised concerns upon not hearing from him for several days.
The cause of their deaths appears to be drug-related, although the final determination will be made by the medical examiner.
The tragic news marks the end of an era for a figure who had once dominated the adult film industry.
Jesse Jane biography
Jesse Jane, whose real name was Cindy Taylor, emerged as a major force in the adult film industry with her exclusive contract with Digital Playground from 2002 to 2014.
Known for her roles in high-budget adult films like Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge, which had an $8 million budget, and other hits such as Island Fever 4 and Jesse Jane Heat, Jane carved out a distinct niche for herself in the industry.
She was also a familiar face on television, with cameos in Starsky and Hutch, Entourage, and The Bad Girls Club.
Jane’s journey into the adult film industry was preceded by a stint in mainstream media, where she starred in Hooters restaurant commercials and won Hawaiian Tropics beauty contests.
Her role in Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding in 2003 was a prelude to her eventual career shift to adult films.
Beyond her work in adult cinema, Jane was known for her charismatic and engaging personality.
She had a strong presence at industry events like the Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, where she interacted with fans and signed autographs.
Her philosophy was to treat her work in adult films like a job – a means to support her family, buy a house, and pay the bills.
Jane’s approach to her career was practical and focused, aiming to build a brand rather than just being an adult performer.
Jane had previously faced personal challenges, including accusations of domestic violence in 2020 and public intoxication in 2018.
These incidents, while part of her complex story, did not define her career, which was marked by notable achievements in the adult film industry.
She leaves behind a child, a son from her previous marriage to actor and production manager Rick Patrick.