Brett Hasenmuller, Jesse Jane’s boyfriend, was also found dead at the scene. (File)
Adult film star Jesse Jane died in January 2024 of an accidental fentanyl overdose and cocaine poisoning. autopsy report has confirmed. Her body was found in a decomposed state, the report said.
The 43-year-old actor, whose real name was Cindy Taylor or Cynthia Ann Howell, was found unconscious at her boyfriend’s home in Oklahoma on January 24, 2024. Her boyfriend, Brett Hasenmuller, 33, was also found dead at the scene.
The Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office performed the autopsy and revealed acute fentanyl and cocaine intoxication as the cause of death. The report, released on Sunday, noted that Ms Jane’s body was in a state of advanced decomposition, suggesting she had been dead for some time before her body was found.
According to TMZ, the bodies were discovered after the friend’s boss requested a welfare check, prompting police to visit the home. They were found dead and the cause of death was suspected at the time to be an overdose.
Jesse Jane was a prominent figure in the adult entertainment industry, appearing in over 100 adult films and earning many awards and nominations. She started her porn career in 2002 and signed an exclusive contract with Digital Playground Studio where she stayed until 2014. She later signed with Jules Jordan Video and announced her retirement from the industry in 2017.
Jane also appeared in mainstream TV shows and films including Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding, Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge, Starsky and Hutch, Family Business, Entourage,Night calls And The Bad Girls Club. She was also featured in the CNBC documentary Porn: matters of pleasure.