Tanzania, March 23 -- Leonid Radvinsky, the billionaire owner of subscription-based platform OnlyFans, has died at the age of 43 following a prolonged battle with cancer.

A spokesperson for the company said he passed away peacefully, marking the end of a career that saw him transform a relatively obscure platform into a global digital business.

Radvinsky acquired a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, turning it into a widely used subscription service where creators charge users for exclusive content. The platform experienced rapid growth, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, significantly boosting his personal fortune.

According to Forbes, his wealth rose sharply over the years, reaching an estimated $4.7 billion at the time of h...