OnlyFans Founder Leonid Radvinsky Passes Away

0:00It's March 23rd. You're listening to Global News today, AI-powered coverage from around the world. I'm Cory with the story. Leonid Rudwinski, the Ukrainian-American entrepreneur behind OnlyFans, has passed away at age 43 after a long battle with cancer. He took control of the platform's parent company, Phoenix International Limited, back in 2018, becoming its majority shareholder and director. Only fans launched in 2016 under British founder Tim Stokley and exploded in popularity during the COVID lockdowns, turning it into a major global hub for creators and subscribers. The site's success brought huge rewards with Red Vinsky receiving 522 million pounds in dividends last year alone as creator. Accounts climbed 13% to 4.6 million. Company leaders expressed deep sadness over his loss, while his family asked for privacy during this tough time, leaving a big mark on the tech and content world.