Matthew Rush and Chris Yosef have officially confirmed that porn star Wilfried Knight has passed away on 5th March! Wilfried was a legend in the gay porn industry with dozens of blockbuster movies under his belt! Born in 1975, the French model started his porn career as a Lucas Entertainment exclusive and did 20+ movie for the studio. He retired from making movies a few times, but he always came back and continued shooting with Raging Stallion, TitanMen, COLT Studio Group, Men At Play and more. At the 2010 GayVN Awards he won Performer of the Year, then in 2011 he won Best Versatile Performer at the Grabbys.
On 21th February, Wilfried’s partner – Jerry Enriquez – committed suicide by hanging.
“Sadly he intended for me to go with him. He hung himself. Terrible death. But he left on side an unopened bottle of wine and sleeping pills for me to follow him…”
On his website (http://wilfried-knight.net), Wilfried wrote about the things that led to his partner’s suicide.
Wilfried’ death follows the equally tragic death of porn performer Arpad Miklos in February.
The whole industry is saddened by the news:
It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that I can officially confirm that my friend @wilfriedknight has joined his love Jerry.
— Chris Yosef (@ChrisYosef) March 11, 2013
Very Very SadR.I.P Wilfred No more tweets from me Tonight.Goodnight! twitter.com/DJChiChiLaRue/…
— Chi Chi LaRue (@DJChiChiLaRue) March 11, 2013
I wish RIP meant “Return if possible” I’m saddened to say that a friend and old colleague Wilfred Knight has passed. Rest in peace my friend
— Greg G. (@MeetGreg) March 11, 2013
@wilfriedknight please just tweet and tell us they made a mistake. please
— Menatplay.com (@Menatplaycom) March 11, 2013
If that’s true that is the saddest, he was the funniest guy I ever filmed with, we spent the whole shoot talking about the Spice Girls movie
— Kennedy Carter (@KenCarterPhoto) March 11, 2013
so incredibly sad and shocked. Loved Wilfried dearly. One of my favorite people. Will always remember my “Tyra” moments. Foof dance lives on
— MarcMacNamara (@MarcManali) March 11, 2013
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Oh my God…please tell me this is not true!!!
Unfortunately, it’s true. Matthew Rush confirmed it: https://twitter.com/MeetGreg/status/311255040700583936
I can’t believe this! Another porn star gone too soon :(((
I’ve just read all the tweets from different industry people and I’m shocked!!! Rest in peace!
I’m so numb! RIP Wilfried
I hope Wilfried is at peace now. He will be missed and remembered!
You will be missed R.I.P.
Miss you already! RIP
This is absolutely horrible; for the last few years, I’ve been hearing about all of these tragic deaths of well known performers such as: Adam Faust, Arpad Miklos, Erik Rhodes, Kid Chocolate, Nathan Price, Roman Ragazzi, Sergio Real…and now Wilfried Knight 🙁 I’ve also heard that Lee Heyford, Omer Berger and Rio Silver had passed away some time back as well (although, I’ve also heard that these three deaths were either a hoax or rumors [I honestly have no idea]). Anyway, Aprad Miklos, Roman Ragazzi and Wilfred Knights’ stories appear to be the most tragic; all three men ended their lives via suicide – all in a year. My heart goes out to ALL of the late-male performers I’ve listed in this post and my heart also goes out to their friends and families as well.
I’m so sad! Wilfried was such a nice guy. He will be missed!!!
I’ve just woke up and read the tragic news. Sounds like he was in a lot of pain, but I’m sad he took his own life. What happened to his dog?
Heartbreaking… my condolences to his family and friends.
Words seem to fell me right now, a life is moved into a transition and left behind poor lose souls to grieve there lose, but in the spirit; Wilfried has found peace, joy, and no more suffering. Something that we brothers are left here to deal with along. The pain is hard to deal with, and we feel abandon. But know this my brothers we are not along , Wilfried and Jerry are now watching over us and in God’s sweet grace we all fall under, when men turn their backs on us, he knows our pain, suffering, and joy. Yes, we are left behind, and we struggle to go on, but I want you to know, reach out when your hurting, talk about your pain, your joys, and when you feel like you can’t go on; believe me, we all have or been thought some pain, bullying, lose of love of this. My condolences, and heart goes out to Jerry/Wilfried, Andy, QP family, and all families. Peace to you all.
R.I.P. Wilfried Knight & Arpad Miklos!