OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43

BBC News - World Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete March 23, 2026 at 03:42 PM

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Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of OnlyFans, died at age 43 after battling cancer. Radvinsky, who purchased OnlyFans in 2018, oversaw a period of rapid growth for the platform, known for its adult content and creator subscriptions. Under his leadership, OnlyFans generated $1.4 billion in revenue in 2024 with millions of creators and subscribers. The platform faced scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers regarding its adult content, including fines for failing to accurately respond to requests about age verification measures. OnlyFans briefly considered banning sexual material in 2021 before reversing the decision due to user backlash. Radvinsky graduated with an economics degree from Northwestern University.

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He "passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer."

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Forbes estimates Radvinsky's net worth at $4.7bn.

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OnlyFans generated $1.4bn in revenue from more than £7bn transactions in 2024.

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Radvinsky purchased OnlyFans in 2018 from its two UK-based founders.

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OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky died at the age of 43.

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