'80s Porn Star Mike Henson is Dead

[Guest alanm]

Henson was the star of some of best porn videos of all time ("Big Guns," "More of a Man.") He apparently died of a drug overdose. I think "Big Guns" is the best porn movie of all time, because of Henson. When he was young, he had the great ass --- "Big Guns" opens with a long jerk off scene, that shows Henson's ass off to maximum advantage. The porn business is very difficult & reports were that Henson has not been doing well and had aged very badly. I am sorry to hear about his death. I only heard very good things about Henson as a person.

[+ deej]

Here's what David Forest just sent out:

 

FROM THE DESK OF DAVID FOREST SEPTEMBER 24, 2002

 

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Kenneth Seymour aka MIKE HENSON died of an accidental heroin overdose this past Friday, September 20, 2002 in Western Pennsylvania. According to his brother, Bobby Seymour, who I just spoke with in Sacramento (where Kenny's family resides), Kenny was at the home of his longtime army buddy and boyfriend, Dennis, who was at work, at the time of his death. Dennis came home to find Kenny's body, with a bible in his hand. Bobby told me that Ken had recently begun studying the bible more and more. The authorities feel that Kenny probably died instantly, due to the amount of heroin found in his system. He had been HIV+ for many years, but his death was NOT AIDS related, according to officials.

 

The Seymour Family had Ken's body flown back to Sacramento over the weekend and a private funeral was held yesterday. Kenny is survived by his Mother, Father, Brother and Sister.

 

MIKE HENSON had been an active member of the Forest Family of Stars from 1987 thru 1996 ... working regularly through the "Brad's Buddies" program, appearing in a few special XXX movies ("More of a Man," "Powertool 2" and "Score 10") and handling a lot of our computer programming and software maintenance. He was a 1994 graduate of the UCLA School of Computer Sciences.

 

In recent years Kenny was an "honorary" member of the Forest clan. He put together the computer that I'm working on right now. He spent hours helping me fix glitches and problems that occurred with my software. He was in and out of drug rehab programs ... living in L.A., Sacramento AND back East ... but he always kept in touch with me. We had a very close, personal relationship that I'll simply never forget.

 

The gay XXX world will long remember this classic star. His performances were some of the finest ever filmed. He was one of the most versatile, sexy, "real" male stars that ever worked in our industry. AND ... in real life ... he was just the sweetest, nicest, happy-go-lucky, "boy-next-door" you've ever met.

 

We will all miss this wonderful young man. They just don't make 'em like MIKE HENSON any longer. He was simply a one of a kind. May he rest in peace!

[FrancoDiSantisxxx]

Mr. Henson

 

Mike was a very classy guy and the last time I saw him in the mid 90s he still looked very sexy, although it was his charisma which always held the entire look and package together and made, at least to me, the most of his appeal.

 

That is a very sweet and generous note from Mr. Forrest.

[+ deej]

RE: Mr. Henson

 

I can "buy" the charisma making the look. He's one of the few guys where that translated well to video.

 

I liked what David wrote as well, or I wouldn't have repeated it here verbatim.

 

Mike Henson was actually my first pornstar "crush", back when I couldn't imagine ever meeting one of 'em. This news saddens me.

[HardnThick]

RE: Mr. Henson

 

I was so sorry to hear that Kenny Seymour (Mike Henson) has passed away. An accidental drug overdose just adds to the tragedy.

 

He was one of the hottest porn stars ever. Even with the artificiality of the porn screen, his genuine personality seemed to get through: certainly hot, engaging, bright-eyed, smart and friendly.

 

Anyone have a recent photo of Kenny? He seemed like such a “real” person—so much more than just a screen persona. The recent photo would help say farewell to someone whom the other posters described as a genuinely nice guy.

[Guest bottomboykk]

RE: Mr. Henson

 

>Anyone have a recent photo of Kenny?

 

Or a not-so-recent pic? I'm afraid I'm not familiar with him, at least the name doesn't ring a bell.

[+ deej]

RE: Mr. Henson

 

http://www.atkol.com/covers/big-guns.jpg

[Guest JustANametoPlay]

RE: Mr. Henson

 

I am also saddened by his death as I am always saddened when you hear about someone that passes in such a manner.

 

David's note was well done. I only wonder though how happy Kenny actually was if he was addicted to such a strong drug.