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Beloved Gay Porn Star, Colton Ford, Found Dead at 62 After Mysterious Hiking Accident

Colton Ford, also known as Glenn Soukesian, died on May 19, 2025, following a tragic hiking accident in Palm Springs, California.
Ford began his adult film career in 2001 at age 40, later expanding into acting and music with multiple studio albums.
He appeared in projects such as Another Gay Sequel and The Lair, released eight albums including 2023's Permission, and was known for his club/dance music.
Friend Tim Wood confirmed Ford’s death was caused by a weekend hiking accident, writing with a heavy heart about their last photo taken three weeks prior.
Ford’s peers widely mourned his loss on social media, recognizing his multifaceted career and describing him as sweet, funny, kind, and a significant figure in adult entertainment.

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Beloved gay porn star, Colton Ford, found dead at 62 after mysterious hiking accident

A beloved gay porn star, Glenn Soukesian, better known as Colton Ford, was found dead in a mysterious hiking accident outside Palm Springs, California, authorities confirmed.

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Gay Adult Film Actor Colton Ford Was Found Dead on a Hiking Trail in Palm Springs.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) - A missing hiker, found dead on Monday on a hiking road in Palm Springs, was identified by his friends as the iconic gay adult film actor Glenn Soukesian, professionally known as Colton Ford. Palm Springs police confirmed that they had received the report of the disappearance of a hiker on Monday at 4 p.m. The hiker was last seen on Sunday before going out on a hike by Goat Trails, behind 4733 E. Palm Canyon Drive. "…

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Former Gay Porn Star Colton Ford Dead at 62

The star had successfully transitioned out of adult films and released five studio albums and appeared in various mainstream movies.

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Veteran gay porn star Colton Ford dies aged 62 after 'tragic hiking accident'

Ford worked in the adult film industry for nearly 25 years, winning the coveted GayVN Award for Gay Performer of the Year in 2003 The post Veteran gay porn star Colton Ford dies aged 62 after ‘tragic hiking accident’ appeared first on Attitude.

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Gay adult film icon Colton Ford dies, aged 62

Gay adult film star Colton Ford, known outside of the industry as Glenn Soukesian, has reportedly died at the age of 62. The adult film icon reportedly passed away on 19 May, with friends and contemporaries mourning his loss one day later, and many claiming that he died in a hiking accident – though his cause of death has not yet been confirmed. Ford started his adult entertainment career in 2001, at the age of 40, with credits including studio …

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