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Mike Henson

The Rise and Tragic End of an ’80s Gay Adult Star

Mike Henson became one of the most recognizable faces of gay adult films during the late 1980s. But behind the boy-next-door image was Kenneth Seymour, a man whose life took him far beyond the industry that made him famous.

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Richards, Robert W. Faces: Interviews with Gay Adult Performers. “Michael Henson: One More Time.”

Internet Adult Film Database (IAFD). “Mike Henson.”

IMDb — Mike Henson Biography

“Mike Henson (Actor)” — Wikipedia

Kenneth in the (212). “RIP Porn Star Mike Henson (1963–2002).” September 2007.
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Kenneth in the (212). “Remembering Mike Henson.” October 2011.
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Find a Grave. “Kenneth John Seymour.” Memorial no. 97815081.
Kenneth John Seymour Memorial

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