Chad Jason Hull (January 20, 1973 – December 16, 2012), better known as Josh Weston, was an American

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who appeared in gay

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and

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Personal life and career

A native of Nevada, after graduating from college he moved to San Francisco and commenced a career as a

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. He was discovered by adult film producer/director

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while dancing at the Nob Hill Theatre. In 2001, he signed an exclusive contract with

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.Jason St. Amand
"'Gay Porn Star Josh Weston Dead At 39"
''

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'', 19 December 2012 After the ending of his contract, he worked with a number of

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and mainstream

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studios. Weston died at

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in San Francisco on December 16, 2012, from septic shock and bacterial endocarditis, which were complications related to his

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positive status. He was 39. At the time of his death, he was apparently writing a memoir titled ''Sleeping My Way to the Bottom''.

Awards

* 2002

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for Best Duo Sex Scene (with Matthew Rush) in ''Deep South, Part 2'' * 2003

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Best Actor for ''Deep South, Part 1'' * 2003 GayVN Awards Best Three Way (with Jeremy Jordan and Jack Ryan) for ''Deep South, Part 1'' * 2007 Grabby Awards for Best Cum Scene for ''Manly Heat: Scorched''

References

External links

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Josh Weston
on the

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Josh Weston
on the

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Personal life and career

Awards

See also

References

External links