An adult film star known as the ‘Queen of Clown Porn’ has died at the age of 30, after losing a battle with breast cancer.
Hollie Stevens pioneered the niche stream of pornography (basically porn featuring clowns), appearing in over 170 films throughout her career.
Stevens was also a talented artist whose paintings still hang in the Hyena Gallery in Burbank, California, and was also a kickboxing champion.
'Queen of Clown Porn' Hollie Stevens lost her battle with breast cancer on July 3
Stevens, who married comedian and artist Eric Cash last month, was diagnosed with Stage 3, Metastatic Breast Cancer in March 2011.
Within a year it had spread to her bones, liver and brain.
Speaking to San Francisco weekly in April, Stevens revealed she had not sought medical treatment immediately after discovering the lump in her breast.
She passed away peacefully while holding her husband's hand.
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He broke the news on Facebook: "On Tuesday morning, at 10:05 am, Hollie Stevens took her last breath while I held her hand.
"I had heard her breath hitching, and walked into our bedroom and kneeled with her. Morgan Bailey was also there. After a long hard fight, she died peacefully, and surrounded by people she loved."
In a Tweet after her death, Cash revealed that while his wife "beat herself up" for not seeking medical attention sooner, the couple were informed by doctors the odds of her beating the disease had been slim because "it was exceptionally aggressive".
Blogger Vanessa Pinto revealed a private memorial for Stevens will be held on July 23 and Solace SF is set to release details for an open invitation celebration of her life shortly.