Who was adult film star Jesse Jane and what was her cause of death?
On January 25, 2024, news broke that adult film star Jesse Jane passed away at 43 years old.
Here's everything to know about the life and death of the American adult film actress.
Who was adult film star Jesse Jane?
Cindy Howell, professionally known as Jesse Jane, was an adult film star born on July 10, 1980, in Fort Worth, Texas.
In 1998, Jane lived in Oklahoma, where she graduated from Moore High School.
She began her film career in 2002 after signing a contract with Digital Playground.
She remained in the adult film business until 2017 when she announced her retirement.
On January 24, she and her boyfriend, Brett Hasenmueller, were found dead in her home in Moore, Oklahoma.
According to the outlet, authorities responded to a welfare check where they found the couple unresponsive.
The welfare check came from Hasenmueller's employer, who stated they hadn't seen him at work in a few days.
An investigation was carried out where a medical examiner determined the couple's actual cause of death.
On July 7, 2024, reported that per the Oklahoma City Medical Examiner's office, Jane died of an accidental fentanyl and cocaine overdose.
While little is known about their relationship, Jane has a college-aged son who was born in 2000.