Queen of clown porn Hollie Stevens dies of breast cancer at 30

London, July 11 (ANI): An adult film star known as the 'Queen of Clown Porn' has lost her 18-month battle with breast cancer. She was 30.

Hollie Stevens, from San Fransisco, California, died while holding the hand of her husband actor Eric Cash in hospital last Tuesday after the cancer spread to her bones, liver and brain.

Stevens, who got married just last month, had performed in more than 170 films and was nominated for industry awards. She was also a pioneer of the niche genre, clown porn.

But before her death, she said that she hoped to be remembered as a good wife and friend rather than for her professional accomplishments.

"I hope people know I'm always myself. I take pride in what others think may be weird about me!" the Daily Mail quoted her as telling BoingBoing.net.

"I'd also want people to know what I love most, what what makes me happy, is being a friend and a wife. That's what I would want them to know and remember," she had said.

The porn star was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer last Spring and, after undergoing several months of chemotherapy, had her left breast removed.

Reports after her diagnosis noted that she had found a lump in her breast but delayed seeking treatment, as she did not have health insurance.

"I noticed it and paid attention to it, but going to the doctor is hard when you don't have insurance," she had said.

Her friends, family and fans rallied around her, raising 16,000 dollars for her medical bills.

"I cannot believe how many people care, how good my fans are, and how much complete strangers have helped me,' she said of the donations. 'This is unreal. Not everyone hates clowns after all!" she had said.

Among those heading the fundraising campaign for her was dominatrix January Seraph, who asked clients to donate money in return for extra time in sessions with her.

On her blog site 'missjanuary.com', Seraph offered to provide half-an-hour extra bondage time to any client who made a donation of 50 dollars towards The Hollie Stevens Medical Fund.

In July 2011, she said she was encouraging people to help Hollie out as her friend would never take the initiative.

"She's too proud to ask for help herself, so myself and her other great friends are being pushy and helping her out whether she likes it or not," Seraph said.

"Show Hollie that she's loved and appreciated in her time of need. Because no one should feel alone when they are ill," she said.

But in December 2011, the cancer was found to have spread to her bones.

In March, a spot was identified in the actor's leg and she underwent an operation in an attempt to strengthen her leg and hip.

Cancerous cells were also found in her liver and several new tumours were discovered on and near the initial site.

She had been regularly updating her fans on Twitter and Facebook with snaps taken from inside the hospital, where she appeared to remain upbeat and good humoured.

As well as working as a porn star, comedian and actress, Stevens also enjoyed painting and exhibited works in the Hyena Gallery in Burbank, SF Weekly reported. (ANI)

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