In a career lasting from 1997 to 2000, the gay porn star (real name Russell Charles McCoy) worked for every major company in the adult film industry including Centaur Films, Hot House Entertainment, Studio 2000, and Hollywood Sales. A fan favorite, McKenna was chosen as the "Best Bottom" in 1997, and the "Hottest Ass" in 1998. McKenna's films include
Invaders from Uranus,
Das Butt,
Ranger in the Wild, and
Whatever You Say, Sir! Quiet and reclusive on the set, the 31-year-old performer broke up with his boyfriend in late 1999, and was struggling with bouts of depression. On February 16, 2000, McKenna packed up his belongings in a trash bag and left them outside the house he was sharing with friends in Salt Lake City, Utah. After writing a suicide note he took a lethal dose of sleeping pills. In accordance with his last wishes, McKenna's body was cremated and the ashes scattered in the desert.
Such a beauty...he had a real magic. So sad he is gone.
ReplyDeleteI met him when I lived in DC. He was "entertaining" @ a local dance club. He was "real magic" as you mentioned. Sexy, sweet and authentic. I don't know why he struck SUCH a chord with me, but I'm always saddened when I see posts re; him. His premature passing from depression was so unnecessary and it's just too bad someone couldn't reach him (emotionally) to walk him through AND out, of his dark time. I share the same trait of depression, so I understand.
ReplyDeleteI understand how you feel. And while I never got to meet Ken McKenna nor do I know who he really was, I have to agree that his death was every bit as tragic as the others listed on here. It says he that he was a pornographic actor who appeared in gay porn. (For you Christians, those are NO NO films). He amassed a ton of success in his career I imagine. And he wasn't ashamed of being who he was or what he was or even what he did. Until one day, his demons caught up with him. And when he couldn't face them, he finally accepted them. He died way too soon and he still leaves us wondering why. RIP Ken.
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