OnlyFans Owner Leonid Radvinsky Dies at 43

Leonid Radvinsky, the billionaire owner of the subscription-based content platform OnlyFans, died on March 23, 2026, at the age of 43 after a prolonged battle with cancer, the company announced Monday.

In a statement, an OnlyFans spokesperson said, "We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Leo Radvinsky. Leo passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. His family have requested privacy at this difficult time." Radvinsky, a Ukrainian-American entrepreneur born in Odesa and raised in Chicago, kept his personal life largely out of the public eye. He is survived by his wife and family, according to reports.

Radvinsky acquired a majority stake in Fenix International Limited, OnlyFans' parent company, in 2018, becoming its director and majority shareholder. The platform, founded in 2016 by British entrepreneur Tim Stokely, started as a general subscription service for creators to monetize exclusive content directly from subscribers. It allowed users such as artists, fitness trainers, musicians, and educators to charge monthly fees, with creators retaining a significant portion of the revenue through tips and pay-per-view options.

Under Radvinsky's leadership, OnlyFans...