Oklahoma authorities investigate suspected overdose as cause of death for adult film sensation

The adult film world is mourning the untimely demise of renowned actress Jesse Jane, who was found dead at the age of 43 inside a Moore home in Oklahoma. Police, responding to a welfare check, discovered Jane, born Cindy Howell, and another individual identified as Brett Hasenmueller lifeless on Wednesday.

The Oklahoma State Medical Examiner is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths, with early indications suggesting a suspected overdose. Authorities arrived at the residence around 11 am on the tragic day to conduct the welfare check.

Jesse Jane, who embarked on her adult film career in 2002 under the banner of Californian studio Digital Playground, gained widespread recognition for her role in the 2005 R-rated action-adventure film, “Pirates.” A cult favorite among enthusiasts, the film was lauded as the ‘most expensive pornographic film ever made,’ boasting a reported budget exceeding $1 million.

Later, Jane reprised her role in the sequel, “Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge,” which reportedly had an astronomical budget of $8 million. Beyond her adult film projects, the mother-of-one made cameo appearances in mainstream productions like Starsky & Hutch and HBO’s dramedy series Entourage.

Tributes to the late actress have flooded social media, with fans and colleagues expressing shock and grief. Pirates director Joone took to social media to share a poignant tribute, describing Jane as “the sweetest and kindest human.” Other industry figures, including Penthouse magazine’s photo editor Sam Phillips, expressed their devastation at the news of Jane’s apparent drug overdose.

As fans and friends mourn the loss of Jesse Jane, the adult film community reflects on the impact she had on the industry and the void her passing leaves behind.