Leonid Radvinskyknown as the Owner of OnlyFans, died at the age of 43 on March 23, 2026, the company announced that day. He had been battling cancer before his death, though his platform did not specify the type of cancer he was living with.
“We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Leo Radvinsky,” a spokesperson for OnlyFans told Reuters in a statement. “Leo passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer,” an OnlyFans spokesperson said. “His family have requested privacy at this difficult time.”
Here is what we know about Radvinsky’s career, health and final days before his death.
Who Was Leonid Radvinsky?
Radvinsky was a computer programmer and businessman from Ukraine. He grew up in Chicago and studied economics at Northwestern University, where he created a porn website referral business.
In 2018, he purchased OnlyFans and transformed it from just a fan subscription platform into a popular adult content website. Thanks to the success of OnlyFans, Radvinsky became a billionaire.
How Did Leonid Radvinsky Die?
As previously noted, Radvinsky died after a “long battle with cancer,” according to an OnlyFans spokesperson who confirmed his death.
What Type of Cancer Did Leonid Radvinsky Have?
Radvinsky’s cancer battle was largely kept private. It’s still unclear what form of cancer he was living with.
What Was Leonid Radvinsky’s Net Worth?
Radvinsky had a net worth of $4.7 billion at the time of his death, according to Forbes.
Was Leonid Radvinsky the Founder of OnlyFans?
No, Radvinsky is not the actual founder of OnlyFans; he only bought the platform in 2018 from the father-and-son duo Guy and Tim Stokely.
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