Jesse Jane, born Cindy Howell, and her boyfriend Brett Hasenmueller were found dead in their home in Moore, Oklahoma, after what appears to be an overdose.
The discovery was made following a welfare check requested by Hasenmueller’s employer, who had not heard from him for several days.
Both Jesse Jane and Brett were pronounced dead at the scene, and the authorities do not suspect foul play, attributing the deaths to an apparent overdose. An autopsy confirmed the cause of death as an overdose.
Jesse Jane was a well-known figure in the adult film industry, starting her career with Digital Playground in 2002 and later working with Playboy.
Beyond her work in adult entertainment, she appeared in mainstream films such as “Starsky & Hutch” and TV shows like “Entourage.” She retired from the adult film industry in 2017.
This tragic event has shocked fans and the community, highlighting the ongoing issues related to substance abuse and its devastating impacts​.