Former pornographic actress Jesse Jane has been found dead alongside her boyfriend, Brett Hasenmueller, in their home in Moore, Oklahoma. The news was first reported by TMZ on Thursday. Authorities were alerted after a welfare check was requested by Hasenmueller’s employer, and law enforcement officials subsequently found the lifeless bodies of the couple. Their deaths are believed to have been caused by drug use, with a warm police scanner reporting a “possible double OD”.
The exact date and circumstances surrounding their deaths are unclear at this time. News agencies have reported that their bodies had likely been there for some time before being discovered. According to TMZ, a source close to Jane stated that she was suffering from chronic back pain, and it’s believed that she was using prescription painkillers to cope with the discomfort. Fatal overdose by prescription opioid is a pervasive problem in the United States, with thousands of deaths a year linked to their misuse.
Jane, whose real name was Cindy Howell, was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and was one of the most popular performers in the adult film industry at the turn of the century. She appeared in over 100 pornographic movies before transitioning into more mainstream television, featuring in shows like “Entourage,” “The Tonight Show,” and “Bad Girls Club.” Jane later went on to host several other entertainment programs, including Playboy TV.
The 43-year-old actress had a history of run-ins with law enforcement, including being arrested twice in Oklahoma alone. In 2018, she was taken into custody for public intoxication, while in 2020, she was arrested for domestic violence after fighting with her boyfriend during a drunken argument. Despite these incidents, Jane was well-regarded by many of her colleagues and co-workers, who have taken to social media to express their sadness at her loss.
The Moore, Oklahoma police department and the district attorney’s office have yet to make an official statement on the deaths of Jesse Jane and Brett Hasenmueller. At this time, there are no further details available about any active investigations into the matter. Fans, colleagues, and supporters of Jesse Jane will no doubt continue to mourn her untimely passing and remember the impact she had on the entertainment industry during her career.
