RIP: John Leslie, 1945-2010

Performer/director John Leslie passed away yesterday, Dec. 5, from an apparent massive heart attack he suffered while at home. He was 65-years old.

Leslie began his performing career in 1973, in "Sensuous Delights," and went on to perform in more than 300 movies. Perhaps his one of his best-known roles was as the seductive lead in 1980's "Talk Dirty to Me," directed by Anthony Spinelli.

Later, he was one of the first performers to move into the director's chair, with 1987's "Nightshift Nurses." When he passed away yesterday, Leslie was a long-standing member on the Evil Angel roster of directors, alongside good friend and performer/director Joey Silvera. His obituary appeared in the Marin Independent Journal, or for more on the story visit AVN.com or XBIZ.com.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Kathleen.

Suave and sophisticated, Leslie was a legend of the Golden Age of erotic film and a pioneer in the adult industry. He will be missed.