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  "textContent": "Leonid Radvinsky, pictured, died after being diagnosed with cancer, according to a statement from the company (Pictured: Facebook)\n\nLeonid Radvinsky, who was the owner of subscription-based website OnlyFans, has died aged 43 after being diagnosed with cancer.\n\nThe Ukrainian-American entrepreneur is credited helping turn the controversial platform into cultural phenomenon and changing the face of the porn industry after the website got a huge boost during lockdown.\n\nIn a statement shared with the Financial Times, the company said: ‘We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Leo Radvinsky. Leo passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. His family have requested privacy at this difficult time.’\n\nHe has owned the company since 2018 after buying a majority stake in Fenix International Ltd, OnlyFans’ owner, from its original founders.\n\nHe also ​ran Leo, a venture capital fund he founded in ‌2009 ⁠that focuses primarily on investments in technology companies.\n\nOnlyFans, founded in 2016 by British entrepreneur Tim Stokely, surged in popularity during the COVID-19 ​pandemic as ​lockdowns drove ⁠creators and consumers online, turning the subscription-based platform into a ​mainstream source of income and entertainment ​globally.\n\n_This is a breaking news story and is being updated._\n\n******Get in touch with our news team by emailing us atwebnews@metro.co.uk.******\n\n**For more stories like this,** check our news page.\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "‘Reclusive’ billionaire owner of OnlyFans dies aged 43"
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