HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – When an adult industry person dies, the industry is usually last to know. So it is with Hall of Fame performer and director Karen Dior. Dior, aka, Geoff Gann, died on August 25 of hepatitis after a long battle with AIDS. He was 37. Dior, who was diagnosed in 1995, continued to perform in adult video, nonetheless.

In addition to his drag performances Dior was known as well as for directing gay, bi, transsexual and mainstream sex tapes.