From www.advocate.com- Legendary porn star turned musical theatre actor Jack Wrangler passed away last night, according to director Jeffrey Schwarz, whose recent documentary Wrangler: Anatomy of An Icon captured the legacy of the late star. Wrangler spoke to The Advocate in November in one of his last interviews.

Wrangler came from a prominent Hollywood family and got his start in Christian television only to go on to become one of the first gay porn actors to achieve star status and cult following in the 1960s and ‘70s. He made over 80 adult films, including Wanted and Sex Magic. His rugged, masculine good looks helped define the sexual attractions of a generation of gay men.

Wrangler stunned fans when he switched over to straight porn later in his career and then even more so when he retired from porn all together after meeting and eventually starting a relationship with pop singer Margaret Whiting. That relationship would last the rest of his life.

Wrangler went on to enjoy a successful career in musical theater.

He was 62 years old.