Leonid Radvinsky, Owner of OnlyFans, Passes Away at 43 from Cancer

The entrepreneur Leonid Radvinsky, known for being the owner of OnlyFans, has passed away at the age of 43 after a prolonged battle with cancer. A spokesperson confirmed the news to TMZ, stating: “We deeply regret to announce the passing of Leo Radvinsky. Leo passed away peacefully after a long fight against cancer.” Born in Ukraine and raised in Chicago, Radvinsky graduated with a degree in economics from Northwestern University. In 2018, he acquired Fenix International, the company behind OnlyFans, and became its director and majority shareholder. His cancer diagnosis was kept private, as the businessman preferred not to make it public. Despite his illness, in recent years he made significant donations for cancer research, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. At the time of his death, his fortune was estimated at $4.7 billion, making him the 869th richest person in the world, according to Forbes. In 2024 alone, OnlyFans generated $1.4 billion in revenue, demonstrating the significant impact he had on the adult content industry. Radvinsky had paid himself $1.8 billion in dividends by early 2025. For more information on the entertainment industry, you can read about the breakup of soccer player Eduardo Rabanal’s wife.