Gay porn star Dave Slick found dead at 26

  • Jun 11 2018
  • Written by Lauren Franklin

Porn star Dave Slick was found dead last week, he was 26

Gay porn star Dave Slick has been found dead aged 26.

The Falcon Studios performer and webcam model’s body was discovered in a bathroom in Chicago on Friday morning.

The Arizona native was visiting the city for the Exxxotica Expo convention, and officials reported him missing on Saturday afternoon.

Local newspaper the Daily Herald reported that Slick was reported missing at 2:29pm local time on Saturday. He was last seen at 1am in the early hours of Friday morning in Chicago.

Police said his phone was last used at around 8am on Friday morning.

According to the report, Slick was found “unconscious and not breathing” at around 11:35am on Friday in a bathroom in West Jackson, Chicago.

He was pronounced dead at Rush University Medical Center later that day.

The Chicago Police Department is handling the ongoing investigation.

As news of his death spreads, there has been an outpouring of grief and tributes from those who loved and worked with him.

Naked Sword and Falcon Studios president Tim Valenti said: “He was earnest and ambitious. This is a tragic loss.”

Falcon Studios filmmaker Tony DiMarco described Dave as a “kind soul,” tweeting: “It’s heartbreaking to hear the news of the passing of Dave Slick @itsdaveslick It’s really hard to process it all. He was a super sweet guy and kind soul. My deepest sympathy’s go out to all his friends and family. Gone too soon, you will be greatly missed.”

Kyra Kane from the SexWorkBB podcast spoke of a man who brought “joy to so many.”

She posted: “My heart is with everyone right now. Dave Slick was a name surrounded in laughter and happiness. He brought such joy to so many. My never ending condolences to his friends and family.”

And model Christy Ocean called him “exceptional,” writing: “Our industry & planet have suffered an unbearable loss. Dave Slick was an exceptional person. Stories of your kindness & successes will live on with us forever. RIP”

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