Leonid Radvinsky, Owner of OnlyFans, Passes Away at 43
Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of OnlyFans, a platform widely recognized for its adult content and credited with transforming the online pornography industry, has died at the age of 43.
Born in Ukraine and raised in Chicago, Radvinsky acquired OnlyFans in 2018 from its two UK-based founders. Under his ownership, the site's popularity significantly increased, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, which contributed to his inclusion on Forbes' annual billionaire list just three years later.
OnlyFans issued a statement confirming his death:
He "passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer," OnlyFans confirmed in a statement, which asked for privacy for his family.
About OnlyFans
Founded in 2016, OnlyFans is a social media platform that allows creators to post videos and photos, charging rs either through tips or a monthly fee. While creators share diverse content ranging from cooking to fitness videos, the platform is primarily known for pornography and its unique approach to fostering connections between creators and fans via livestreams, personalized messages, and custom-made photo and video requests.
OnlyFans retains a 20% commission on all payments made through the platform.
According to its most recent Companies House filing, the company generated $1.4 billion in revenue and had over 377 million rs in 2024. That year, approximately 4.6 million creators were actively posting content on the site.
Radvinsky's Background and Philanthropy
Radvinsky held an economics degree from Northwestern University and resided most recently in Florida, as noted on his personal website. Beyond OnlyFans, he invested in technology companies through a Florida-based venture capital firm, Leo.com.
His philanthropic efforts included donations to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, according to information available on his website.
