Jake Adams | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anthony Estes (1992-01-20)January 20, 1992 |
| Died | July 14, 2021(2021-07-14) (aged 29) |
| Cause of death | Motorcycle crash |
| Occupation | Pornographic actor |
| Height | 172.72 cm (5 ft 8.00 in) |
Anthony David Estes (January 20, 1992 – July 14, 2021), known professionally as Jake Adams, was an American pornographic actor and director. He was best known for his large number of appearances in adult films and multiple award nominations. At the time of his death, Adams was considered one of the most prolific and well-known male pornographic actors.
Early and personal life
Estes was born in Everett, Washington on January 20, 1992 to his parents Wayne White and Shannon Frueh. He graduated from high school in Fort Mill, South Carolina in 2010, before moving to Los Angeles to pursue his career.[1]
In January 2021, it was reported by Rolling Stone that Estes was living with fellow actress Scarlit Scandal,[2] and Scandal's statements may have indicated a romantic relationship between the two.[3]
Career
After a stint in resturaunt management, Estes entered the adult film industry in 2016.[4]
Throughout his career in the adult industry, Estes was nominated for multiple awards, with some including work he had performed with Scarlit Scandal.[5][6][7][8] At the time of Estes' death, he had over 700 acting credits in pornographic films.[9][10]
Death
On July 14, 2021, at approximately 4:15 P.M. PST, Adams was involved in a fatal motorcycle crash on U.S. Route 101 near the neighborhood of Encino.[11]
In the wake of Estes' death, many throughout the adult industry, including James Cullen Bressack, Jessy Jones, and Haley Spades, shared their condolences and memories of their interactions with Estes.[12]
References
- ^ "Anthony David Estes Obituary July 14, 2021". Coastal Funeral Center. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ^ Dickson, Ej (2021-01-26). "Behind the Scenes of a Covid-Themed Zoom Porn". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ^ Miller, Dan (2021-01-25). "2021 AVN Awards Show Goes All Digital in Affair to Remember AVN". AVN. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ^ Street, Sharan (2018-08-03). "Fresh Faces: Jake Adams AVN". AVN. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ^ XBIZ (2021-09-22). "2021 XRCO Awards Nominees Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ^ XBIZ (2021-07-21). "Nominees Announced for 29th Annual NightMoves Awards". XBIZ. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ^ Adams, JC (2021-04-02). "Scarlit Scandal Is Cherry Pimps' April 'Cherry Of The Month'". XBIZ. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ^ Miller, Dan; Warren, Peter. "Jake Adams Killed in Motorcycle Crash AVN". AVN. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ^ Smith, Ryan (2021-07-16). "Adult Film Star Jake Adams Killed in Motorcycle Crash Aged 29". Newsweek. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ^ XBIZ (2021-07-15). "Jake Adams Dead at 29 in 101 Freeway Motorcycle Crash". XBIZ. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ^ "Adult Film Actor Jake Adams Dead at 29 After Motorcycle C..." Complex. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ^ Smith, Ryan (2021-07-16). "Tributes Paid to Jake Adams After Adult Film Star Dies in Motorcycle Crash". Newsweek. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
