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Former Adult Film Star Dies
Jean Louise McArthur, who appeared in more than 80 films under the name of Viveca St. John, was found dead in her Orange County apartment earlier this week from what appears to be an accidental electrocution. She was 43.
McArthur grew up in Augusta, Ga., but always had dreams of making it big in Hollywood. At the age of 15, she quit school and moved to Los Angeles where she was eventually discovered while working as a cocktail waitress at a local strip club.
In recent years the adult film star tried to make the difficult transition to more mainstream movie roles, often appearing in bit parts as an ex-prostitute or former stripper. "You tend to get pigeon-holed as an actress, once you've done porn," the star once said. She later had minor success on the small screen, guest starring on the television series "Boy Meets World" and on the short-lived "Models, Inc."
"She was one in a million. The most dedicated and professional gal I ever worked with,"said Ross Michaels who produced many of her early films.
"The porn industry has been dealt a severe blow,"said Larry Wadd, another colleague, who appeared in several films with the actress, including the infamous cult classic "The Snake Charmer."
McArthur is survived by her parents, Mary and Edward McArthur and her beloved cat, Tito.
No funeral arrangements were announced.
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Mortuary Fact
An Italian coffin maker recently sought to increase sales by using bikini-clad models posing with the caskets. |
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