Adult film star Jesse Jane has passed away at the age of 43.

Known by her stage name Jesse Jane, Cindy Taylor was a prominent figure in the adult film industry in the early 2000s, rising to significant fame.

Her journey in the adult entertainment industry started with Digital Playground in 2002 and included appearances on Showtime's "Family Business."

It has been confirmed that Jane is no longer with us.

In the wake of this sad news, tributes have poured in across social media for the adult film actress.

A close acquaintance of Jane shared: "Wow, what cruel and tragic timing on the first day of AVN 2024!! To have found out that a living legend, one of [the] sweetest and s**iest women to ever do p***, THE Jesse Jane RIP."

"I'm proud and thankful I knew her for 15 years and she was always so kind and loving to me."

Another individual expressed: "Sad to hear about the passing of Cindy Taylor 'Jesse Jane'. Every time we ran into her she was always so nice. RIP."

A third person mentioned: "Oh my god this is so sad! My deepest condolences!"

And another shared their sorrow: "So sad. My prayers and love are with their family."

Adult film actress Jesse Jane was found deceased in her Moore, Oklahoma home after local police conducted a welfare check based on a report from TMZ.

Authorities discovered Jane and her boyfriend, Brett Hasenmueller, passed away in their residence.

The check was initiated after Hasenmueller's employer, who had not been in contact with him for several days, raised concerns.

The duration that Jane and Hasenmueller had been deceased before they were found is still unknown.

While the cause of death has not been officially stated, unnamed sources informed TMZ that it is suspected to be drug-related.

The case is currently under investigation, and a conclusive cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner.

Jane was renowned for her roles in numerous prominent adult films, notably the Pirates series.

The follow-up film, "Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge," is said to be one of the costliest adult films ever produced, with a budget of about $8 million.

In addition to her film work, Jane was associated with Playboy, where she was the host of "Night Calls," a popular live program, and also presented the show "Naughty Amateur Home Videos" on Playboy TV.

During her career in the adult film business, she not only starred in films but also became a familiar face at award ceremonies, hosting the AVN Awards several times, and even ventured into entrepreneurship with her own successful lines of s** toys.

Beyond the realm of adult films, Jane took her talents to mainstream media, making appearances in movies and television series like "Starsky & Hutch," as well as securing a guest spot on HBO's "Entourage" and featuring on "The Bad Girls Club."

In 2009, she was featured in the CNBC documentary "P***: Business of Pleasure," which offered a detailed look into her life outside of her on-screen persona and delved into her personal experiences within the industry.

Jane leaves behind a son.