Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of the online platform OnlyFans, has died at the age of 43.
OnlyFans is a subscription-based platform, primarily known for adult and explicit content. Users pay for access to creators’ content through subscriptions or pay-per-view, and the platform takes a share of the earnings.
On Monday, OnlyFans confirmed Radvinsky’s death in a statement. “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Leo Radvinsky,” the statement read, according to VT.
“Leo passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer,” it continued, adding: “His family have requested privacy at this difficult time.”
Leonid Radvinsky had cancer
According to VT, OnlyFans processed $319 million in payments in 2019. By 2023, that figure had grown to over $8 billion, reflecting the platform’s rapid growth.
Radvinsky purchased OnlyFans in 2018, two years after the platform was launched by British father-and-son duo Guy and Tim Stokely. Since then, OnlyFans has become a major player in subscription-based content platforms, attracting creators and subscribers from around the world.
Radvinsky kept his battle with cancer largely private.According to the New York Post, he maintained a low profile and valued his privacy, despite his status as a billionaire.
According to Variety, he was born in Ukraine and grew up in Chicago. Radvinsky held a bachelor’s degree in economics from Northwestern University and was an angel investor in multiple companies. He also supported several philanthropic projects globally.
Leonid Radvinsky, owner of OnlyFans, has died at the age of 43. pic.twitter.com/CKZhCqCXdd
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