Darren James Death
Darren passed away on July 9, 2011 at the age of 47.
When did Darren James die?
July 9, 2011How old was Darren James when died?
47
Darren James Birthday and Date of Death
Darren James was born on February 24, 1964 and died on July 9, 2011. Darren was 47 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: February 24, 1964
Date of Death: July 9, 2011
Age at Death: 47
Darren James - Biography
Darren James (born February 25, 1964) is an American former pornographic actor who made worldwide headlines after testing positive for HIV in April 2004.
In an attempt to prevent a possible outbreak, an urgent search was initiated for potentially infected performers. The search and subsequent testing were conducted by the Adult Industry Medical Health Care Foundation, where James had received his diagnosis. It was concluded that James had possibly been infected while engaging in unprotected anal sex with Brazilian actress Bianca Biaggi, during a scene for the video Split That Booty 2 in Rio de Janeiro.
It was discovered that three actresses who had worked with James shortly after his return to the United States had also become infected: Canadian newcomer Lara Roxx, Mareisa Arroyo, and Czech-born Jessica Dee. Roxx had entered the adult industry only two months before contracting the virus.
James has remained very vocal about the incident and about adult filmmakers' continuing their habits "as usual". He is a staunch advocate of the mandatory use of condoms on porn sets to protect performers from HIV. Canadian documentary filmmaker Mia Donovan made a documentary film Inside Lara Roxx (2011), after following Roxx's life for five years, with candid interviews and documentation, in addition to footage from Darren James.
