Colton Ford, a former gay, adult film star and musical artist, passed away at the age of 62, according to a social media post from a close friend.
According to Weho timesFord, whose real name was Glenn Soukessian, passed away on Monday, May 19th. Details are lacking, but they claim they were involved in a “hiking accident” over the weekend.
“In a very heavy heart, I share this tragic news,” his friend Tim Wood wrote in a Facebook post. “We don’t have all the details, but we wouldn’t have dreamed that the photo below from Glenn Soukesian (Colton Ford) three weeks ago and me would be our last.
“Glenn was caught up in a tragic hiking accident that took his life last weekend. He was a great artist who always put songs in his heart. Sweet, funny, kind, cheeky, hopelessly handsome,” Wood continued.
“My heart is broken – it hardly breaks. One of my best friends, the man who helped save my life years ago. I will miss you… I can’t stop the flood of tears.
Iconic drug queen porn director Chee Chilae also posted about Ford’s death.
“I am so shocked and saddened, and I will hear and report the sudden death of my friend, Icon, Glenn, aka Colton Ford! You will [be] I missed it! Keep singing in heaven! ”
Born in Pasadena, Ford began his career starring in gay porn films and won multiple awards, including the Gaven Award for “Gay Performer of the Year” in 2003.
He also won the Grabby Award for “Best Group Sex Scene” in the 2002 film I conquered. Other adult movies he featured include aftershock, Bearing leather, Gangbang Cafeand Colton.
Ford moved to non-porn movies in his 2005 documentary Naked Famedocumented his efforts to launch a music career.
As an actor, he appeared in several mainstream films, including: The next best thing, circuitand Another gay sequel: Gaze Gone Wild! ,and Starring in three seasons as Sheriff Mass in the TV series Hideaway From 2007 to 2009.
As a musician, Ford worked with Pepper Massai, Frankie Knuckles and Cyndi Roper to play a key role in Roper’s music video for the 2008 hit “Into the Nightlife,” performing on her true colour tour.
His collaboration with Machey in 2003 on the cover of Steve Wonder’s “Sign, Seal, Streamed” peaked at No. 9 Billboard 2004 Hot Dance Club Play Chart.
Ford has released five albums – Tug of war, Under the cover, my way, Glenn Skencienand permission – And three expansion plays. His 2011 song “Let Me Live Again” reached number 41 BillboardHot Dance Club Play Chart. Other songs he is known include “That’s Me,” featuring rapper Kaswell, “All,” “Trouble,” and “Tug of War.”
Ford also performed in theatres and made his off-Broadway debut. Small house on the ferry In 2011, he later appeared in Harrison David Rivers’ Los Angeles Productions And all the dead, lie down 2014.
Source: Metro Weekly – www.metroweekly.com
