LAS VEGAS – Trans adult performer Jacquie Blu passed away over the weekend, dying in her sleep, according to an announcement from her bereaved friends at Grooby.

“It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of trans adult performer and TEA nominee, Jacquie Blu, who passed away in her sleep this past weekend,” Grooby said in its statement, which includes heartfelt statements from the studios Creative and Editorial Director, Kristel Penn and owner, Steven Grooby.

“Jacquie was like a burst of sunshine in our corner of the industry,” Penn said. “Before meeting her, your world would be exactly how you knew it. But once you did meet, you always noticed her light whenever you were in the same room. It was unmistakable. She was a long-time supporter and sponsor of the TEAs, and I’m grateful for the many opportunities we had to connect throughout the years.”

Steven Grooby said he was “saddened to hear about the sudden death of Jacquie.”

“She was a huge personality and character whom I’ll miss seeing at the parties and shows, which she was always present at,” he added. “Although she’d only worked for relatively few studios, she was a universal content creator appearing in many scenes, with a very wide range of scene partners. Her lively personality, her exhibitionism, and her passion for having fun are going to be a big loss to many.”

Blu was a performer, in addition to managing her own membership site and producing her own content with others. She was also a multi-year sponsor of the TEAs and TEA nominee.

“I remember meeting her at our first TEA Con a few years ago,” Penn added. “She was just starting out in the industry and was excited to meet other performers. After the event, we all hung out on the sidewalk in front of the venue and I remember seeing Jacquie bouncing around gleefully from conversation to conversation and when she got to where I was standing, she asked if she could give me a hug. She squeezed me so tight that I think she might have lifted me off the ground an inch. Then every time I’d see her at an event, she’d hug me with that same enthusiasm and joy. I will certainly miss her and that infectious energy of hers.”

Friends are encouraged to post their favorite pictures and memories of Jacquie at Grooby.com to share. Tributes are also being posted on Twitter to @TSJacquie and @Jacquie_Blu.