June 13, 2015 | Porn Stars

RIP: Cole Tucker

Yesterday, the gay porn world was hit by some very sad news. Porn star Cole Tucker, best known for his work in the 1990s, has passed away. He was 61.

According to TitanMen's Keith Webb, Tucker (born Rick Karp) died on June 7 from AIDS-related illness. 

According to Webb:

Rick was one of the most iconic and beloved gay porn-stars of my generation. He won Gay Performer of the Year in 1998 from both GayVN and Grabbys. He was a legendary porn star, emphasis on star, that was one-of-a-kind…they don’t make them like him anymore.

 

Cole Tucker was a character that he created to entertain the world. Rick Karp was the sweet, funny, smart, generous and hardworking man I knew. Rick was not only an amazing performer, he was also a personal friend and our realtor in Palm Springs for the past seven years.

 

You were a great friend and will be truly missed.