Actor & Singer Colton Ford Cause of Death At 62, Family, Net Worth, House, Lifestyle & Career Update

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00:00Colton Ford, whose real name is Glenn Secchian, was born on October 12, 1962, in Pasadena,

00:11California. His life was a multifaceted journey through adult entertainment,

00:16mainstream film and television, music, and theater, marked by reinvention,

00:21resilience, and a constant drive to express his artistry. His career began in an unconventional

00:27way. He entered the adult film industry in 2001 at the age of 40. Over the next two decades,

00:34Ford established himself as a prominent figure in gay adult cinema, working until 2023. He was not

00:41just prolific but also celebrated, earning accolades such as the 2003 Gay VN Award for Gay Performer of

00:48the Year, which he shared with Michael Brandon. He also won a Grabby Award in 2002 for Best Group

00:54Sex Scene in Concord. Colton Ford had an estimated net worth of $2 million at the time of his demise.

01:01He accumulated the impressive sum from his successful career, endorsements, and business

01:07ventures. While his name became well-known in adult entertainment, Ford was never confined to that

01:13realm. His ambitions extended into mainstream entertainment, and he began making appearances

01:18in non-pornographic films and television shows. His film credits include a small part in The Next

01:24Best Thing, 2000, alongside Madonna and Rupert Everett, a role in Circuit, 2001, and a notable

01:32appearance as Butch Hunk in the 2008 comedy Another Gay Sequel, Gays Gone Wild. From 2007 to 2009,

01:40Ford played Sheriff Trout in the gay-themed supernatural TV series The Lair, appearing in 28 episodes.

01:47He also appeared on the talk show Threesome on Here. TV, further establishing his television

01:53presence. Ford was also drawn to live performance and stage acting. In 2011 he made his off-Broadway

02:00debut in Little House on the Ferry, a musical that tackled modern gay relationships against the backdrop

02:06of Fire Island Pines. This marked a transition into theater that continued with his lead role in

02:12and all the dead, lie down in Los Angeles in 2014. One of Ford's most defining transitions was his move

02:20into music. Although he had previously been signed to Virgin Records in the 1990s and worked with the

02:26legendary DJ Frankie Knuckles, those early efforts didn't fully materialize due to label conflicts.

02:32Still, Ford remained committed to his passion for music. In 2003, he collaborated with Pepper

02:38Moshu on a dance cover of Stevie Wonder's Signed, Sealed, Delivered, which climbed to number 9 on

02:45Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart and number 25 on the Dance Singles Sales chart. That track set the

02:51stage for his music career, which blossomed in the years to come. In 2008, Ford released his debut album

02:58Tug of War, a collection that blended R&B, house, and funk. This was followed by Under the Covers in 2009,

03:06an album featuring dance reinterpretations of classic tracks. He continued to evolve musically

03:12with The Way I Am in 2013, an ambitious record influenced by dance, electronica, and R&B. The

03:20album included collaborations with well-known producers like Chris Willis and Nervo and tackled

03:25themes such as love, sexuality, and self-acceptance. Its lead single, Let Me Live Again, reached number 41

03:33on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart. The black and white music video for that song, inspired by the

03:39homoerotic art of Tom of Finland, showcased Ford's bold visual and thematic style. Following that, Ford

03:46released the Next Chapter EP in 2015. The songs continued his exploration of danceable rhythms and

03:53introspective themes. In 2016, he released an album titled Glenn Sukijian, a more personal project rooted in R&B

04:02in Seoul. This marked a shift both geographically and artistically, Ford moved from New York City to

04:08Los Angeles and parted ways with his management, signaling a new chapter in his life and career.

04:14Personal tragedy and emotional hardship temporarily paused Ford's musical output. After losing his

04:21mother and enduring a painful breakup, he stepped away from the public eye. Yet in 2020, amidst the global

04:28COVID-19 pandemic, he made a comeback with the Unity EP. The four-track project reflected a message of

04:35resilience, togetherness, and inner strength, values he hoped would resonate in troubled times.

04:42To promote the single, Stay, he produced two music videos, one of which was shared on YouTube,

04:47while a more explicit version was released on OnlyFans. Ford's final studio album, Permission,

04:53came out in 2023. The record embraced contemporary R&B and pop sounds, and its lyrics dove deep into

05:01themes of lust, infidelity, and the emotional highs and lows of romantic relationships. One of its

05:08standout tracks, Handle It, featured a provocative music video with Ford portraying a go-go dancer in

05:14a gay nightclub. Throughout his career, Ford appeared in numerous adult films. Some of his best-known

05:21work includes Colton, for which he won the Gay VN Award, and Gang Bang Cafe, which earned him another

05:27nomination. Other titles include Pornstruck 2, Aftershock, Head Games, Closed Set, The New Crew,

05:34and Prowl 3, Genuine Leather. Ford's mainstream filmography includes a role in Hellbent, 2004,

05:41as a band member, and a documentary about his life and career titled Naked Fame, 2004, which chronicled

05:49his transition from adult films to the music industry. He also appeared in Cyndi Lauper's

05:54music video, Into the Nightlife, and performed as part of her True Colors tour in 2008. His discography

06:01includes five studio albums, Tug of War, 2008, Under the Covers, 2009, The Way I Am, 2013, Glenn

06:10Secchison, 2016, and Permission, 2023. He also released several EPs and singles, including,

06:19That's Me, featuring Caswell, Trouble, Losing My Religion, All My Love, and the compilation album

06:26Remixed in 2011. His foray into musical theater also resulted in a soundtrack for Little House on

06:33the Ferry, including a single, After Hours, which featured his vocals. The production ran in New York for a

06:40brief but memorable stint in November 2011 and showcased his talents beyond film and music

06:45recording. Sadly, Colton Ford's life was cut short on May 19, 2025. He passed away at the age of 62

06:54following a tragic hiking accident in Palm Springs, California. His death was confirmed by those close

07:00to him through social media, prompting an outpouring of tributes from fans, collaborators,

07:06and members of the LGBTQ plus entertainment community. His legacy endures as a bold artist

07:12who defied conventional career paths and made a mark across multiple creative arenas, blending passion,

07:18vulnerability, and authenticity in everything he pursued.

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