Jesse Jane, known for her performances in adult films and appearances in hit shows like ‘Entourage,’ has died. She was 43.
Jane’s real name was Cindy Taylor and she was found dead Wednesday in her Moore, Oklahoma, home alongside her boyfriend, Brett Hasenmueller, according to the Moore Police Department, according to news reports this weekend.
The department was called in to conduct a wellness check on Wednesday morning after the couple had not been heard from in days, according to local news outlet KFOR.
The police have stated that they do not suspect any foul play and that the cause of death appears to be an overdose. However, the state medical examiner’s office is yet to officially confirm the cause of death.
Before gaining fame in the adult film industry, Jane modeled.
She made her adult film debut in 2003 before branching out to various projects. These included an uncredited role in “Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding” and the 2004 film “Starsky and Hutch.”
In 2005, she had her big break with a role in season 2 of the hit show “Entourage.”
She also appeared in reality shows such as Bad Girls Club and Gene Simmons Family Jewels. Despite her successful career, Jesse Jane retired from the adult industry in 2007, citing changes in the industry as the reason for her departure.
In a 2018 interview with GQ, Jesse Jane reflected on her career and the changes in the porn industry. She spoke about how she entered the industry at the perfect time when porn stars were glamorous and well-known. However, she commented on how things had changed significantly and that nobody in the industry made money like they did in the past, even with toy deals and appearances.