Legendary Gay Porn Star Tim Kruger Dies At 44
Prolific gay porn star, producer, and director Tim Kruger has tragically died at the age of 44, Str8Up is very sorry to confirm today. The news was shared by his partner and best friend in a message posted to Tim Kruger’s eponymous studio website, TimTales, and the death was reportedly caused by a “tragic accident” at home. Str8Up has learned that this accident occurred on Thursday night. No further details have been provided as of this posting, but here’s the message in full:
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share the news of the passing of our beloved Marcel, the man you all knew and loved as Tim Kruger. To the public, he was the ultimate ginger pornstar; to me, he was a sweet, caring partner of over 20 years. He was also my best friend. He touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
I am very aware of the stigma that surrounds deaths in the porn industry, so let me make this very clear to hopefully cut down on the inevitable speculation: Tim’s death was a tragic, yet simple accident at home. There were no drugs involved, nor was there any indication of foul play or suicide. Though my heart is broken into pieces, I find solace in the countless memories he gifted us. And I know that he died knowing he was loved. Tim’s legacy of compassion, love, and joy will live on in all who knew him.
I am aware that you all will have countless questions, but this is all the information I have to share right now. I would love for everyone to respect his loved ones’ time to grieve in privacy. Thank you.
Rest peacefully, my love. There will never be another one like you.
Born in 1981 in Dusseldorf, Germany, Tim Kruger would of course go on to become one of the most popular and successful gay adult stars of the 21st century, first appearing in scenes at studios like TitanMen when he began his career in 2007, and eventually starring in over 350 videos at TimTales after launching the site in 2009.
I never had the good fortune of meeting the Barcelona-based performer, but Tim was always helpful and kind to me whenever we messaged about TimTales content and the industry, and it’s obviously a massive understatement to say that he will be greatly missed by fans, co-stars, and peers. It’s not immediately clear how TimTales productions will resume, given Kruger’s role as director/producer, but this story will be updated as more information becomes available. Sending all of my love to Tim’s family and friends as they mourn the loss of such a uniquely talented and universally beloved man, and a growing collection of gay porn star tributes to Tim is here.
