Porn star Harry Reems, the male lead in Linda Lovelace's famous adult movie, has died, his wife confirmed.
The cause of his death is still unclear, but his wife Jeanne Sterret said he had suffered from multiple health problems including pancreatic cancer. He was 65, reported Ace Showbiz.
Reems served in the Marine Corps before embarking on a career in porn industry. He started acting career in Off-Broadway shows, but the need of money led him to star in adult movies.
He played in more than 100 films including 'The Devil in Miss Jones', 'Pleasure Cruise', 'Forced Entry' and 'For Your Thighs Only'.
Among his wide array of filmography, it was 'Deep Throat' that sent him to stardom as the first American bona fide male porn star. He was originally hired as the lighting director on the movie but when the original male lead was a no-show, he stepped in. He played Dr Young opposite Linda Lovelace.
Besides his wife, he is also survived by his brother Robert.
'Lovelace', a biopic chronicling the life of Linda Lovelace, will be released later this year. Reems will be played by Adam Brody, while Lovelace is portrayed by Amanda Seyfried.
