Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of OnlyFans, has died of cancer at the age of 43. Radvinsky, a Ukrainian-American billionaire, was a significant figure in the adult content industry, having acquired Fenix International Limited, the parent company of OnlyFans, in 2018. His net worth was estimated at about $3.8 billion as of May 2025.
Radvinsky began his career in the adult industry as a teenager, running pornography sites before founding OnlyFans in 2016. The platform gained immense popularity during the pandemic, allowing adult film actors and sex workers to monetize their content through a subscription-based model. Under Radvinsky’s leadership, OnlyFans grew to more than 300 million users and generated over $1 billion in annual revenue, taking a 20% cut from creators’ earnings.
In a statement, a spokesperson for OnlyFans expressed their sorrow, saying, “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Leo Radvinsky. Leo passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer.” His passing has sparked reactions across social media, with one user remarking, “Holy shit. The billionaire owner of OnlyFans is dead at 43 years old. Leonid Radvinsky was a huge donor to the pro-Israel lobby.”
Radvinsky’s stake in Fenix International had been held under the LR Fenix Trust since 2024, but the future ownership of OnlyFans following his death remains uncertain. Additionally, Radvinsky and his wife had pledged $11 million to the pro-Israel committee AIPAC, highlighting his involvement in philanthropic efforts.
Born in Ukraine and raised in Chicago, Radvinsky founded a venture capital firm, Leo, in 2009, focusing primarily on technology startups. His contributions to both the adult content industry and the tech sector have left a lasting impact.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact cause of Radvinsky’s cancer. As the industry and his associates reflect on his legacy, observers are left to ponder the future direction of OnlyFans and the potential changes in leadership that may follow.
