{"id":391208,"date":"2021-05-14T07:53:02","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T07:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.queermenow.net\/blog\/?p=391208"},"modified":"2021-05-16T05:41:50","modified_gmt":"2021-05-16T05:41:50","slug":"rip-gay-porn-star-alex-riley-passes-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.queermenow.net\/blog\/rip-gay-porn-star-alex-riley-passes-away\/","title":{"rendered":"R.I.P. Gay Porn Star Alex Riley Passes Away At 22"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queermenow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Alex-Riley-Gay-Porn-Star-Dead-XXX.jpg\" alt=\"Alex Riley Gay Porn Star Dead XXX\" width=\"700\" height=\"723\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-391218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queermenow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Alex-Riley-Gay-Porn-Star-Dead-XXX.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.queermenow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Alex-Riley-Gay-Porn-Star-Dead-XXX-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.queermenow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Alex-Riley-Gay-Porn-Star-Dead-XXX-155x160.jpg 155w, https:\/\/www.queermenow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Alex-Riley-Gay-Porn-Star-Dead-XXX-145x150.jpg 145w, https:\/\/www.queermenow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Alex-Riley-Gay-Porn-Star-Dead-XXX-560x578.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m sad to reported that gay porn star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.queermenow.net\/blog\/tag\/alex-riley\/\">Alex Riley<\/a> passed away on Sunday, May 9ty at the age of 22. His boyfriend Jacob Hansen shared this sad news on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JacobHansenXXX\/status\/1392889305735983107\">Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>To all of Alex\u2019s friends and fans.. on Monday I got a phone call from Alex\u2019s best friend that Alex passed away early Sunday Morning. Rest In peace babe you will always be part of me no matter where my life takes me. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>There&#8217;s no further information regarding the cause of death at the moment. My condolences to his friends and family.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">To all of Alex\u2019s friends and fans.. on Monday I got a phone call from Alex\u2019s best friend that Alex passed away early Sunday Morning. Rest In peace babe you will always be part of me no matter where my life takes me. ?? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wFK7Imkk6v\">pic.twitter.com\/wFK7Imkk6v<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jacob Hansen (@JacobHansenXXX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JacobHansenXXX\/status\/1392889305735983107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 13, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hey Fans, I started a go fund me to help with funeral expenses and to help get items shipped out to friends and family. Whatever you can do is greatly appreciated ?? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nlnJ0DXNfH\">https:\/\/t.co\/nlnJ0DXNfH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jacob Hansen (@JacobHansenXXX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JacobHansenXXX\/status\/1392939104594055168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 13, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">You are my dearest friend, my deepest love. You are the very best of me. I know you\u2019ll always be right next to me until we see each other again. ?? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8J3cExQwO1\">pic.twitter.com\/8J3cExQwO1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jacob Hansen (@JacobHansenXXX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JacobHansenXXX\/status\/1392915727716257794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 13, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We are heartbroken over the loss of Alex Riley, one of the most vibrant and talented young performers we\u2019ve ever had the privilege to work with. Please respect his family\u2019s privacy during this devastatingly difficult time. We love you, rest in peace Alex? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PvStvgONWQ\">https:\/\/t.co\/PvStvgONWQ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WJSvs1yoMk\">pic.twitter.com\/WJSvs1yoMk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Helix Studios (@HelixStudios) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HelixStudios\/status\/1392895453641932800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 13, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I first met Alex Riley September 5th for the filming of WET. He was the first person to make me feel welcomed and since then he was like a brother to me. He had a way of lighting up a room whenever he would walk in and it hurts so much to know I can\u2019t talk to <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HpCtDZzFbf\">pic.twitter.com\/HpCtDZzFbf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Eli Bennet (Austin 10th-18th) (@EliBennetXXX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EliBennetXXX\/status\/1392899171607265281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 13, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I will never believe this is real.. this boy is indescribable in the best way and was unlike anyone I had ever met. Thank you for the many unforgettable memories, Alex. I love you so much and fully expect you to have a margarita ready for me the next time I see you. Until then?? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3KAyx4b7GQ\">pic.twitter.com\/3KAyx4b7GQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Trevor Harris (@TrevorHarrisXXX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TrevorHarrisXXX\/status\/1392910460001787905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 13, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It was crushing to hear of Alex Riley\u2019s passing last night. Of the few times I got to meet him, I immediately thought of how I wanted to get to know him better. I regret I won\u2019t get to. His light was strong and bright, and it feels wrong it won\u2019t be shining for us anymore.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Lane (@LaneVRogers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LaneVRogers\/status\/1392893997580836868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 13, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I first met Alex Riley back in October for the filming of return to helix academy&#8230;he was my first ever scene&#8230;he showed me the ropes, he helped celebrate my 19th birthday with me, he was so funny and giggly everywhere he went&#8230;I\u2019m really gonna miss you Alex ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1N9e8reCfO\">pic.twitter.com\/1N9e8reCfO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jordan Lake (@JordanLakeXXX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JordanLakeXXX\/status\/1392900055498207232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 13, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">i have no words to describe the pain i feel inside. alex was not only my friend, i considered him my brother. he brought out a joy in me that no one else could. he was the most beautiful soul i knew. i had a bond with him i will cherish for the rest of my life. i love you, alex. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/87cxgliqNK\">pic.twitter.com\/87cxgliqNK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Kane Fox ? (@KaneFoxxx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KaneFoxxx\/status\/1392889879428624395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 13, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Alex Riley\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alexrileyxxx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@alexrileyxxx<\/a> sweet freckled face every time I saw him had a huge smile on it. It was one I was excited to see and grow in this industry with. It was one I only got to see and work with a handful of times, but this boy treated me like a old friend every time. ???? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/V2H3EuDgV4\">pic.twitter.com\/V2H3EuDgV4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Joel Someone San Francisco 5\/17-5\/19 (@JoelSomeone1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoelSomeone1\/status\/1392907085516468226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 13, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A beautiful guy inside and out. Gone far too soon. ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Af6ExdTLgi\">pic.twitter.com\/Af6ExdTLgi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; D.P. Welles (@DPWelles) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DPWelles\/status\/1392904820240134144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 13, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&rsquo;m sad to reported that gay porn star Alex Riley passed away on Sunday, May 9ty at the age of 22. His boyfriend Jacob Hansen shared this sad news on Twitter. 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