Bobby Vitale | |
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Born | Gerald R. Forde June 30, 1965 Santa Monica, California, United States |
Died | August 29, 2017 52) Los Angeles, California, United States | (aged
Other names | Jerry Forde |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Spouses | |
Partner | Briana Banks (2003–2006) |
Bobby Vitale, (June 30, 1965 - August 29, 2017) [1] also known as "Jerry Forde", was an American pornographic actor of Mexican/ Irish descent. He entered the adult film industry in 1995 and had performed in over 418 titles. His filmography included films directed by John Leslie. [2] Vitale has directed two adult films.
Vitale was married to fellow porn actor Nikki Tyler from 1996 to 1998. [3] He appeared in scenes with her. [4] They subsequently got divorced, and Vitale later became engaged to Briana Banks in 2003, before they split up in 2006. [5]
Vitale was the victim of a car accident in 2004 that left him with a smashed pelvis, crushed urethra and having to use a wheelchair and a colostomy bag temporarily. [6]
Having retired in the mid 2000s, Vitale ran a body shop in Southern California for several years. [7] He claimed to be ready to make a comeback to the porn industry in 2011, but nothing ever came of this. [8]
He died on August 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California, aged 52. [9]
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