Lucas Drake, adult performer LuLu LoveBottom, dies at 31

Adult film star and burlesque performer Lucas Drake, known professionally as LuLu LoveBottom and Hunter Hardin, has died at the age of 31 in Los Angeles.

On September 7, the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a death investigation following an emergency call at approximately 11:22 a.m. While authorities have completed a death report, the case is not considered suspicious, and an official cause of death has not yet been released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

Shortly before his death, Drake posted a final, emotional message on Instagram, stating, “I love you and I’m sorry I was unable to make it to the end. Goodbye forever. Love, Lulu.” He also noted being “hurt for the last time by someone I shared my heart with.”

A friend and fellow performer, Asura, confirmed the news, noting that roommates had discovered Drake and called for paramedics, but he could not be resuscitated. Drake, a former college football player, was a prominent figure in the queer nightlife and burlesque scenes, performing with Cleodora Productions and maintaining a significant social media following.