Dan Leal has announced a memorial event for adult performer Brad Knight, who recently passed away from cancer. The celebration of life will take place in Budapest on Saturday, May 17.
Memorial Details
The memorial event for Brad Knight is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, at 6 p.m. in Budapest, Hungary. Dan Leal, owner of Immoral Productions, will host the event. Leal stated that BBQ and beverages will be provided for attendees.
Leal invited friends and colleagues to celebrate Knight's life, noting that Knight "loved to have fun and lived life to the fullest." Leal also mentioned that Knight requested all his possessions be donated to charity and was always willing to help others. To RSVP for the celebration, individuals can contact Dan Leal at [email protected].
Knight had been residing in Budapest until recently returning to the United States following his stomach cancer diagnosis. He passed away on May 6 in a Los Angeles area hospice.
Brad Knight's Career and Battle with Cancer
Brad Knight, whose birth name was Brandon, was a veteran adult performer recognized as AVN's 2016 Best Male Newcomer. He accumulated more than 1,000 scene credits during his career. Knight began his adult entertainment career in 2014 after earning a degree in Criminal Justice in Tampa and working as a bartender. He initially performed for Florida-based studios, building a reputation for reliability and versatility by averaging over 20 scenes per month in his early years.
His career included collaborations with major studios such as Brazzers, Digital Playground, Evil Angel, Reality Kings, and Wicked Pictures. In 2016, Knight moved to Los Angeles and signed with OC Modeling. He took a break from the industry in 2019 but returned to performing in 2022 after relocating to Budapest.
In August 2023, doctors in Budapest diagnosed Knight with stomach cancer. He returned to the U.S. in April 2025, intending to appear in scenes for studios on the East Coast. However, he was unable to perform and was informed by doctors that his stomach cancer had metastasized to his spine. Knight passed away at the age of 36 in hospice care in Los Angeles, ten days after arriving from Florida.
In addition to his AVN award win, Knight received multiple XMA Europa nominations and was a 2025 XMA Creator Award nominee for Group/Orgy Collab Clip of the Year. Recent work included a two-part scene from Immoral Productions alongside Ellie Shoule, Matt Bird, and "Porno Dan" Leal, as well as a new trilogy from Immoral Productions with Lynna Nilsson and Matt Bird.
Industry Response
News of Knight's death was relayed to AVN by his friend and colleague "Porno" Dan Leal. Leal, owner of Immoral Productions, had recently worked with Knight on projects. XBIZ also covered Knight's passing on May 6, 2025, noting his age as 36.
Key Facts
- Event: Memorial event celebrating the life of adult performer Brad Knight.
- Date: Saturday, May 17, at 6 p.m.
- Location: Budapest, Hungary.
- Host: Dan Leal, owner of Immoral Productions.
- Cause of Death: Brad Knight passed away from stomach cancer at age 36.
- Career Highlights: AVN's 2016 Best Male Newcomer, over 1,000 scene credits, 2025 XMA Creator Award nominee.
