Gay Performer Cole Ryder Passes Away

LOS ANGELES - Cole Ryder, a Rascal Video exclusive performer, died Wednesday, according to as-yet-unconfirmed reports. The cause of death is unknown.

Ryder, who at a hirsute five-feet, 10 inches tall and 195 pounds was one of the emerging crop of versatile, ultra-masculine performers, had been under contract with Rascal since 2006. He appeared in nine video titles, including Link: The Evolution, When Bears Attack and Black Meat White Heat, as well as on the cover of Unzipped magazine.