Jamie in 2014 (Image by Matthew Rettenmund)

UPDATE: We don't have all the details, but it was an intentional lie that Stroud/Tanner ever died. He was in trouble with the law and has mental health issues, and was apparently homeless and off the grid for months ... but he is alive. More details here.

I'm so sad to hear that Jamie Stroud — aka Chip Tanner of Randy Blue fame — died December 11 at his Las Vegas Home. He was 32.

According to his friend, who supplied the information, the death was ruled a suicide, but was really the result of an accident involving autoerotic asphyxiation. I am inclined to believe this having met Jamie, who was a quirky guy who struck me as delighting in being unique in every way.

I met him a couple of times via his work at The Adonis Lounge and found him to be so kind. Such a sad and early departure to report on a festive evening.

Much more at Str8UpGayPorn (WORK UNFRIENDLY).

My video featuring Jamie from six and a half years ago: