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International Business Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Colton Ford: Popular Gay Porn Star Found Dead Aged 62 in Mysterious Hiking Trail Accident
Glenn Soukesian, a popular gay porn star, better known by his stage name Colton Ford, was found dead in a mysterious hiking incident near Palm Springs, California, officials have confirmed. Ford, 62, was found dead Monday evening on the Goat Trails in the desert region near Palm Springs, California, according to the Bay Area Reporter. Police found his body on Monday after friends reported him missing when he did not come back from a hike the previous day. While the exact cause of death is still unclear, a spokesperson for the Palm Springs Police Department told the Reporter that the local coroner has ruled out any signs of foul play. Tragic and Mysterious Death Lieutenant Mike Villegas, a spokesperson for the Palm Springs Police, said that there is currently no information available regarding the cause of death. "He was on a local hiking trail here in Palm Springs," Colton's friend Tim Wood wrote on Facebook. "The police have not shared the details of their findings yet, so we don't really know what happened to cause his death. My heart is broken - it's almost too much to take. "One of my best friends, a man who helped save my life many years ago. I miss you terribly. I can't stop the flood of tears." Hailing from Pasadena, Ford was considered a silver fox success story, beginning his adult film career at 40 and continuing for 22 years, according to Out magazine. Star in His Own Right In his illustrious career, the porn star collaborated with multiple production companies, including MRS Releasing, RawF—kClub, All Worlds, Mustang, and Falcon Studios. Before entering the adult film industry, Ford was a recording artist, and collaborated with Denise Rich's production company, MIDE Productions, as well as with Virgin Records. Outside of adult films, Ford appeared in movies such as "Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild!," which featured RuPaul, and Hellbent, a thriller centered around a serial killer targeting a group of muscular men in West Hollywood. His last project was a 2023 R&B and pop album titled "Permission". Famous drag queen and adult film director Chi Chi LaRue paid tribute to Colton Ford in a post shared on Facebook. "I'm So Shocked and Saddened to Hear and Report the sudden passing of my friend and Icon Glen aka Colton Ford! You will missed! Keep Singing In Heaven!" LaRue wrote under his real name, Larry David Paciotti.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Colton Ford, legendary gay adult film star, dies at 62
Colton Ford, known outside of the gay adult film industry as Glenn Soukesian, reportedly died on Monday, May 19 at 62 years of age. One day later, Ford's friends and industry peers have begun to share social media posts confirming his death and mourning his loss. Sign up for the to keep up with what's new in LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment — delivered three times a week straight (well…) to your inbox! From Pasadena, CA, Ford was born in October 1962 and only started working as an adult film star in 2001, at age 40. Ford's career in porn lasted 22 years, with credits ranging from 2001 to 2023. High-profile collaborations included adult film studios and platforms such as Falcon Studios, MRS Releasing, RawFuckClub, All Worlds, and Mustang. Chi Chi LaRue, a famous drag entertainer who's also known for directing gay adult films (as Larry David Paciotti), wrote on Facebook: "I'm So Shocked and Saddened to Hear and Report the sudden passing of my friend and Icon Glen aka Colton Ford! You will missed! Keep Singing In Heaven!" Chi Chi LaRue Tim Wood, a friend and industry peer of Ford's, wrote in a Facebook post: "With a very heavy heart I share this tragic news. While we don't have all the details, I never would have dreamed that the photo below of Glenn Soukesian (Colton Ford) and I from 3 weeks ago would be our last. Glenn was involved in a tragic hiking accident this past weekend that took his life. He was a brilliant artist who always kept a song in his heart. Sweet, funny, kind, sassy - and hopelessly handsome. My heart is broken - it's almost too much to take. One of my best friends, a man who helped save my life many years ago. I miss you terribly… I can't stop the flood of tears. Sing with the angels, my beautiful, special soul. I love you." Tim Wood Though he was always been best known for his work in the gay adult film industry, Ford was also an actor and musician. His acting roles included projects like Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild!, The Lair, and The Next Best Thing, per IMDb. He also appeared in Cyndi Lauper's 2008 music video for "Into the Nightlife." Ford released plenty of original music, too. Overall, his studio albums included 2008's Tug of War, 2009's Under the Covers, and 2013's The Way I Am. He also dropped EPs like 2011's Let Me Live Again / The Music Always Gets You Back and 2014's Next Chapter. Ford's most recent song, "Handle It," came out in May 2023. He subsequently released his (now final) album, "Permission," in October 2023. Over the years, some of Ford's biggest hits were "Let Me Live Again," "All My Love," and "Just the Way I Am." The latter included Cazwell as a featured artist in both the song and music video. - YouTube
