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Jack Wrangler (1946 - 2009)
By Michael Musto in Featured, Jack Wrangler, goodbyes, porn
Tuesday, Apr. 7 2009 @ 4:56PM
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An icon in porn and theater, Jack Wrangler passed away today at 62, due to complications from lung disease.
Here's the sad notice from TLA Movies:
"With piercing blue eyes, unruly blond hair, a chiseled physique and cocky swagger, Jack Wrangler was the king of '70s gay porn. Forging a gay sexual revolution, he
wasn't the typical object of homoerotic desire but an intelligent,
full-bodied, self-confident male. Exulted for his 80-plus adult films,
the openly gay superstar even conquered the straight adult world and
legitimate theater. Mr. Wrangler eventually married pop vocalist Margaret Whiting and their relationship would last for the rest of his life.
The documentary Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon, recently won the 2009 GayVN Award for Best Alternative release.
'Making this film was a great opportunity to pay tribute to a man
who lives his life with grace, humor and confidence, and was a role
model for an entire generation of men,' said director Jeffrey Schwarz.
'Jack and the filmmakers he worked with were truly pioneers in the
industry, and I hope this film can remind us that porn can be
revolutionary, inspirational, and just plain fun.'
'Jack was one of the earlier pioneers in helping to bring awareness
to the gay community by being open about who he was and about following
his dreams,' said Lewis Tice, Director of Publicity and Marketing for
TLA Releasing. 'We are deeply saddened as he is an essential part of
our gay history. Our sympathies go out to his family'."
14 comment(s) / Post a Comment
vava says:
Whoever thought Margaret Whiting would outlive him?
Posted On: Tuesday, Apr. 7 2009 @ 5:55PM
Whoever thought Margaret Whiting would outlive him?
Posted On: Tuesday, Apr. 7 2009 @ 5:55PM
windy chimes says:
Lung disease? What kind of porn star dies from lung disease? Is there more to the story?
Posted On: Tuesday, Apr. 7 2009 @ 5:55PM
Lung disease? What kind of porn star dies from lung disease? Is there more to the story?
Posted On: Tuesday, Apr. 7 2009 @ 5:55PM
F. Packer says:
Kudos to the Must for an outstanding, compassionate obituary.
Posted On: Tuesday, Apr. 7 2009 @ 6:14PM
Kudos to the Must for an outstanding, compassionate obituary.
Posted On: Tuesday, Apr. 7 2009 @ 6:14PM
Robert Patrick says:
My tribute to Jack on BroadwayWorld.com:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/showtime/viewblog.cfm?blogid=2404
Posted On: Tuesday, Apr. 7 2009 @ 6:36PM
My tribute to Jack on BroadwayWorld.com:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/showtime/viewblog.cfm?blogid=2404
Posted On: Tuesday, Apr. 7 2009 @ 6:36PM
Mike Justice says:
Windy,
in response to your intelligent question, my guess would be that the
lung disease was a result of his heavy smoking habit.
Posted On: Tuesday, Apr. 7 2009 @ 7:53PM
Windy,
in response to your intelligent question, my guess would be that the
lung disease was a result of his heavy smoking habit.
Posted On: Tuesday, Apr. 7 2009 @ 7:53PM
geo says:
I agree with F. Packer Musto, it was nice of you to put this on your pages.
Posted On: Tuesday, Apr. 7 2009 @ 9:52PM
I agree with F. Packer Musto, it was nice of you to put this on your pages.
Posted On: Tuesday, Apr. 7 2009 @ 9:52PM
gargantua says:
"Being open about who he was"???? But he married a woman!!!
Posted On: Tuesday, Apr. 7 2009 @ 10:13PM
"Being open about who he was"???? But he married a woman!!!
Posted On: Tuesday, Apr. 7 2009 @ 10:13PM
david says:
yeah
he married a woman but he always defined himself as gay-check out the
documentary. I am Sure that Mr Musto remembers what the life was like
back during Mr Wrangler's first career. Being gay was a lot more fun.
This passing marks the end of an era in a lot of ways. And the
beginning of another. Wrangler was an interesting hot guy. Miss Whiting
has my deepest sympathy.
Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 2:13AM
yeah
he married a woman but he always defined himself as gay-check out the
documentary. I am Sure that Mr Musto remembers what the life was like
back during Mr Wrangler's first career. Being gay was a lot more fun.
This passing marks the end of an era in a lot of ways. And the
beginning of another. Wrangler was an interesting hot guy. Miss Whiting
has my deepest sympathy.
Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 2:13AM
La Grand Puta says:
My condolences to Miss Whiting and his family.
I agree with F.Packer, vava, david, and Mike Justice. And a big creamy canollo to La Musto!
To me, Jack Wrangler was one of the original modern day pop culture
celebrities. He was a pioneer who brought porn into our homes. He took
the tits and abs physique mainstream by way of West Hollywood while he
took it up his firm behind for the rest of us to enjoy.
Jack Wrangler is an icon who has enriched the lives of Americans more
than he will ever know. He helped bring generations of gays out of our
closets. He found happiness without borders. We should all be so
fortunate.
Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 4:42AM
My condolences to Miss Whiting and his family.
I agree with F.Packer, vava, david, and Mike Justice. And a big creamy canollo to La Musto!
To me, Jack Wrangler was one of the original modern day pop culture
celebrities. He was a pioneer who brought porn into our homes. He took
the tits and abs physique mainstream by way of West Hollywood while he
took it up his firm behind for the rest of us to enjoy.
Jack Wrangler is an icon who has enriched the lives of Americans more
than he will ever know. He helped bring generations of gays out of our
closets. He found happiness without borders. We should all be so
fortunate.
Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 4:42AM
MT says:
I
met Jack about 8 years ago through his wife Margaret (who is amazing
and fun, by the way). Those looking for more to the story will probably
be disappointed. He seemed pretty frank about everything and it's all
been written about and put into a documentary film. My recollection of
the day I met him (at their Manhattan condo) was he was still
strikingly handsome and yes, he was a lifelong smoker.
Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 1:49PM
I
met Jack about 8 years ago through his wife Margaret (who is amazing
and fun, by the way). Those looking for more to the story will probably
be disappointed. He seemed pretty frank about everything and it's all
been written about and put into a documentary film. My recollection of
the day I met him (at their Manhattan condo) was he was still
strikingly handsome and yes, he was a lifelong smoker.
Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 1:49PM
bobmorgan says:
"Lung disease? What kind of porn star dies from lung disease? Is there more to the story?"
ONE THAT SMOKES TOBACCO
Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 3:29PM
"Lung disease? What kind of porn star dies from lung disease? Is there more to the story?"
ONE THAT SMOKES TOBACCO
Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 3:29PM
DavidF says:
I
just saw 'Wrangler: Anatomy Of An Icon' a few days ago. Jack was a
charming guy. I'm surprised and saddened to hear of his passing.
Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 6:55PM
I
just saw 'Wrangler: Anatomy Of An Icon' a few days ago. Jack was a
charming guy. I'm surprised and saddened to hear of his passing.
Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 6:55PM
shaqo says:
My mom works at the nursing home that Jack died, it was a very sad day for them
Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 8:47PM
My mom works at the nursing home that Jack died, it was a very sad day for them
Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 8:47PM
QueersSuck says:
I
never saw Wrangler bottom in any movie! Didn't he always top, like
Musto? Sorry to bring it up here, but that WAS his profession and it
shouldn't be shameful to discuss. It was something La Grand Puta
mentioned in her comment above ("...he took it up his firm behind...")
and I just had to ask. He DID have a "firm" behind though!
Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 11:30P
I
never saw Wrangler bottom in any movie! Didn't he always top, like
Musto? Sorry to bring it up here, but that WAS his profession and it
shouldn't be shameful to discuss. It was something La Grand Puta
mentioned in her comment above ("...he took it up his firm behind...")
and I just had to ask. He DID have a "firm" behind though!
Posted On: Wednesday, Apr. 8 2009 @ 11:30P