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Adult content creator LuLu LoveBottom, also known online as Hunter Hardin, died at age 31 on Sept. 7, days after sharing a tragic message on social media.
By Marissa Dow Sep 09, 2026 11:43 PMTags
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LuLu LoveBottom will be missed by his community.
The adult content creator, who also went by the name Hunter Hardin online, died at age 31 on Sept. 7, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed to People.
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a phone call with a "death investigation" at 11:22 a.m. that morning, an LAPD spokesperson told the outlet. Authorities concluded in a "completed death report" that the case was not considered suspicious.
A cause of death for the OnlyFans star has not been shared at this time.
The heartbreaking news came days after LuLu (born Lucas Drake) shared a troubling message with followers on Instagram. "I love you and I’m sorry I was unable to make it to the end," the burlesque dancer wrote Sept. 7. "Goodbye forever. Love, LuLu."
In the caption, he added alongside a broken heart emoji, "Been hurt for the last time by someone I shared my heart with."
Following the heart-wrenching message, drag queen Asura, who identified themselves as LuLu's best friend, replied, confirming that LuLu had died.
"Hey everyone—Lulu’s best friend here. His roommates broke down his door and called paramedics but unfortunately it was far too late to resuscitate him," they wrote, per Out Magazine. "Lulu has sadly passed away and I’m so truly sorry to anyone that knew him."
In a separate tribute, Asura explained how much LuLu meant to them.
"Never before, or since, have I met anyone that could light up a room like you could," Asura penned Sept. 8. "You’ve touched so many people’s lives with such impact that you’ve spun entire communities through the love and positivity that you radiated."
"Your fearlessness was palpable. Your confidence and ambition constantly raised the bar for you, our community, and those you cherished," they continued, before signing off to their "guardian angel," "Rest in power, Lulu Lovebottom."
LuLu LoveBottom/Instagram
Before becoming an adult performer, LuLu was a State Champion high school athlete, playing both football and crew. He "loved following sports on ESPN and staying on top of stats," he told OutSports in 2025, as well as the discipline football practice provided outside of the "chaos" of his family life.
And LuLu eventually channeled those skills into becoming a successful burlesque dancer.
"It allows me to identify my femininity with my masculinity," the model continued. "There’s a lot of musculature to what I do. I’m oiled up, but I let myself express my femininity as well. It feels authentic and reflects the journey I saw for myself when I was younger."
LuLu also shared how depression had impacted him as an athlete.
"I’ve dealt with a lot of depression in my life, and sports was relief from that," he said. "The gym, practice, I’ll always be a fan because of that."
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