Trans porn star tragically dies aged 26 [Video]

Relatives of Apollo Moon have confirmed the death of the trans-masc adult performer. He was just 26 years old.

The Los Angeles porn star, known to his friends and family as Forest Harader, had been in intensive care since Wednesday (27 November). The cause of death has not been given.

Information on his declining health was revealed after his family posted on the community-based support site Meal Train asking for donations.

A fund-raiser, which has attracted more than $15,000 (£11,800), read: “On November 27th, the Harader family received the unexpected and devastating news that their son/brother Forest was hospitalised on life support. His parents will be taking an extended leave from work, and they, along with his sister Risa, can use any and all the support you can give during this difficult time.”

Moon was a prominent figure in the trans and sex-worker communities, especially notable for being a person of colour in a …