A popular adult film star, Mercury of Rome passed away at the age of 45. News of his death were confirmed by his best friend and fellow adult performer Greg Dixon. Outside magazine. Working with Mercury in numerous adult films, Dixon also revealed personal details about the talented performer, shedding light on his character and legacy.
Mercury’s death was first published on February 27th in an emotional post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). “In deep sadness, we share heartbreaking news about the passage of @romanmercury_,” writes Dixxon. “Roman left us unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of passion, talent and kindness that exposed the lives of many people around the world,” he continued, noting that Mercury’s family spread ashes into the ocean near his favorite location in Southern California. “Roman, you’ll always be overlooked, but you’ll never forget!” Dixxon has been added.
Photo: X/@gregdixxon
Due to the informal nature of the announcement and the tragic news of the death of another adult performer that followed soon after, Mercury’s death did not pay any reasonable attention in the media. However, Dixxon later spoke more about his friendship with Mercury, providing a more intimate understanding of the man behind the performer.
Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Mercury lived and worked in the United States for many years. His career in the gay adult film industry flourished as he starred in 89 films at major studios. Over the years, Mercury has built a dedicated fan following, gaining over 400,000 followers on X/Twitter, and has gained popular pages on platforms such as onlyfans and Justfor.fans. He was also ready to receive his first GayVN Award nomination in 2025.
Dixxon, who first met Mercury in 2010 Favorite memories shared In their time, on and off the set. “I was first drawn to him by his signature black armband: a tall, dark, handsome Brazilian look. And after chatting, he’s charm,” recalled Dicksson. Together their first night, they filmed the scene, but the chemistry between them was not confined to the camera. They then went to the in-n-out burger, where they formed a bond during dinner and began to get to know each other better. “Roman married a man who he loved so much, had an interest in music production and had a background in gymnastics training,” Dixxon shared. “I told myself, “This 6’2″ muscular guy is a little taller for gymnastics?” “”
But the man behind the enchanting performer also faced with personal challenges. Dixon shared that Mercury’s husband had tragically passed away the previous year. “Sadly, my Roman husband passed away last year and left him alone and crushed,” explained Dicksson. “Even amid this loss, Roman was very persistent, intelligent and organized.”
Dixxon further revealed that the cause of mercury’s death was hypertensive cardiovascular disease, leading to a heart attack. “He had problems with his physical mind, but his spiritual mind was always shining through helping others,” Dicksson said. “I want to believe he is now back in heaven with his husband.”
Beyond his work in adult films, Mercury was known for his professionalism and passion for his skills. Dixxon described him as “a big statement in the adult film industry with his professional studio photography and fan page work.” Mercury was also known for her willingness to learn and grow within the industry. “His goal was to entertain viewers with memorable things,” Dicksson said. “And because he was smart he didn’t know everything. He was willing to learn and share the experience. It helped other creators.”
One of my most precious memories at Mercury at Dixxon was at dinner at the Palm Springs restaurant. After filming Grabbies– Nominations Presidential Order Along with Raging stallion manager Steve Cruz, Dixon and his partner Bruce Jones took Mercury to their favourite restaurant, Tropicale. There, Mercury surprised them by speaking Russian to the waitress, revealing that he spoke four languages, including Portuguese, Spanish and Russian. He learned Russian while training in Russian gymnastics.
The last time Dixxon saw Mercury in person was at the AVN Awards in Las Vegas a few weeks before his death. They were going out that night, but the two never did. In her final text message, Mercury called Dixxon “favorite daddy” and expressed her excitement about changing her role in future filming. “That was the last time I’d seen him,” recalls Dicksson, visibly emotional.
Mercury’s death marks a tragic loss for the adult film industry and many fans and colleagues who praised him. His legacy lives on not only through his films but also through the personal connections he made along the way. As Dixxon concluded, “Roman was far more than he did in the adult industry. His legacy lives on.”
Source: Gayety – gayety.co
