I found this sad news on GayDemon forum. The vice president of TitanMen broke the news that Cole Tucker passed away Sunday, June 7 in Palm Springs from AIDs related illness.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1020 East Ramon Road in Palm Springs. The family invites Rick’s friends and colleagues to join us.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Desert AIDs Project in Palm Springs.
Rick was one of the most iconic and beloved gay porn-stars of my generation. He won Gay Performer of the Year in 1998 from both GayVN and Grabby’s. He was a legendary pornstar, emphasis on star, that was one-of-a-kind….they don’t make them like him anymore.
Cole Tucker was a character that he created to entertain the world. Rick Karp was the sweet, funny, smart, generous and hardworking man I knew. Rick was not only an amazing performer, he was also a personal friend and our realtor in Palm Springs for the past 7 years.
You were a great friend and will be truly missed….
