Porn star Jesse Jane’s cause of death has finally been revealed more than six months after she was found unconscious alongside her boyfriend.
The 43-year-old adult film star, whose real name is Cindy Taylor, and her partner, Brett Hasenmueller, were found dead by authorities in late January after police were called to their address in the city of Moore, Oklahoma for a welfare check.
Officers said at the time Hasenmuller had not appeared at work for several days when they entered the residence and found them both dead.
It has since been revealed that both Jane and her boyfriend of an accidental fentanyl and cocaine overdose – with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for Oklahoma noting that her body was already decomposing when it was found, according to the Oklahoman.
A full report is expected to be released on July 17.
Adult film actress Jesse Jane died of an accidental fentanyl and cocaine overdose
A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Jane signed a contract in 2002 with Digital Playground, and went on in to star in Pirates and Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge.
TMZ reported that the movies cost around $8 million to produce, and are considered the most expensive adult films to date.
This exposure launched her into stardom, appearing on the cover of magazines including FHM, Maxim, and Front.
Her success saw her make an appearance in the TV show Entourage alongside the likes of Kevin Connolly and Adrian Grenier.
Jane would later make her way to Playboy, and worked on their popular live show called ‘Night Calls,’ and hosted their ‘Naughty Amateur Home Videos.’
Her work in the industry saw her inducted into the AVN and XRCO Hall of Fame.
‘I got into porn at the perfect time, when porn stars mattered,’ she told GQ in 2018.
‘Everybody knew who you were because they actually had to buy your product or DVDs, everything,’ Jane explained.
‘Porn was so naughty, but everybody watched it.’
Police in Oklahoma were called to a residence after colleagues reported that her boyfriend, Brett Hasenmueller, had not appeared at work for several days
Jane was married to fellow porn actor Rick Patrick for seven years, but the couple divorced in 2012.
Several years later, in 2020, Jane was arrested for allegedly attacking her then boyfriend during an alcohol-fueled couple’s quarrel.
The star was booked into Cleveland County Jail on a charge of domestic violence following the alleged incident.
Police who responded to the couple’s home that morning were met in the driveway by the porn star’s boyfriend, who was nursing a bloody left eye and had bite marks on his left hand.
When interviewed by police, Jane reportedly offered a different version of events, claiming that her boyfriend picked her up by the neck and hurled her against the wall.
She is now survived by one son.
Actor and director Tommy Gunn, whose real name is Thomas Strada, shared an emotional tribute to Jane following her unexpected death in January (Gunn and Jane pictured together on September 12, 2005 at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, California)
As the news spread of her unexpected death, tributes poured in for the adult film star from others in the industry.
Actor and director Tommy Gunn, whose real name is Thomas Strada, shared an emotional tribute to Jane, with whom he had co-starred in multiple films including Pirates.
Taking to X, he shared an image of the two together saying he was ‘grateful to have been graced’ by her presence.
Gunn also touched on how he saw her passing as being the end of the ‘golden days’ of the adult movie industry.
He said: ‘I’m at a loss for words about the news of Jesse Jane’s passing, we started the same year in 2004.
‘She possessed an energy about herself that was just unmatchable, she was such a wonderful person and always made me smile and feel loved, you could always feel her presence the moment she walked in the room.
‘We worked together numerous times and in fact made some of the biggest movies this business and the world will ever see.
‘This news brings a bit of sign that the golden days of the industry are over most certainly over.
‘I’m so happy and grateful to have been part of a time where there was a feeling of family and camaraderie.
Jane signed a contract in 2002 with Digital Playground, and went on in to star in Pirates and Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge
‘Rest in Power Angel, I’m grateful to have been graced by your presence. And to ALL of the other wonderful people we have lost along the way, You are not forgotten. I love you!’
Alana Evans, president of the Adult Performance Artists Guild (APAG), also told Rolling Stone: ‘Jesse was a mega star. She was discovered at Hawaiian Tropics contest.
‘Even though she quickly became a porn sensation, it didn’t go to her head. She was as sweet as could be.
‘I remember tearing the movie premiere for, I wasn’t in the cast, but she snuck me into the VIP balcony with the cast, so I could watch the movie with her up there.
‘It was the first time any of us had seen anything like that on a big screen, and I remember how proud she was.’
Meanwhile, adult movie director Joone, who directed the Pirates films starring Jane, said on X: ‘I am heartbroken by the loss of my friend, Jesse Jane, who was a remarkable person and a phenomenal artist.
‘She touched so many lives with her grace and beauty, her infectious laugh and a smile that lit up the world. I’m honored to have known her and to have been her friend.’
Tributes were also made on social media for Hasenmueller.
One person shared a picture of him, saying: ‘Damn I’m at such a loss of words my heart aches for you my friend Brett D. Hasenmueller.
‘You were such a good guy and had such an amazing soul you were not just my friend you were my brother you were my family.
‘I could always count on you if I needed anything or just needed a friend to shoot the s**t with or when we would see each other out and about we would catch up about life and see when and where the next time.
‘Love you bro rest in peace until we see each other again.’
Another said: ‘Brett D. Hasenmueller embodied unwavering support, with a heart of gold that touched everyone.
‘Always ready with a smile, a comforting hug, and a collection of dad jokes. Here’s a reminder to hug those you love today, because tomorrow isn’t promised.
‘Farewell, Brett, may you rest in peace, a cherished friend.’