Innovative Artist, Stunning Fetish Pin-up Model Masuimi Max Dead At 45
Masuimi Max, a decorated model and innovative artist, is dead at 45.
According to TMZ, police found Max in her Las Vegas home after receiving a call at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday.
“We’re told no foul play is immediately suspected … though a thorough investigation will be conducted,” TMZ reports.
The Clark County Office of the Coroner hasn’t released an official cause of death, and no outlets have reported on it.
Who Is Masuimi Max
Masuimi Max was born on March 12, 1978. She was an Asian-American multifaceted talent. According to her IMBD page, she’s of Korean and German decent.
Masuimi was a fetish model, pin-up inspiration, artist, performer, actress and so much more. Her physical looks were captivating. But her creativity and mind that transformed the macabre into beautiful art made her a powerhouse when it came to the alternative arts scene.
According to an LA Mag article that was written in remembrance of Max, it said, “She had a way of giving people – fans, friends – her full attention and that made everyone around her feel special, despite her striking, even intimidating looks.”
The physical allure and mystical personality of Max inspired many artists. Olivia De Berardinis often drew Max and used her as a muse. You can check out the illustrations here.
A Decorated Model: Masuimi Max Graces Magazine Covers
Max was the front-page cover girl for many magazines. She was on the cover of Sinical Magazine multiple times. She had also modeled for Harley-Davidson, Coffin Case, Pin-up Girl Clothing, Murray & Vern latex and more, according to her IMBD.
She modeled for mainstream magazines like Maxim and Playboy, according to multiple publications that reported on the model’s death..
Metal Sanaz, another creator and model, posted a video that memorialized Max.
In the video caption, Sanaz wrote, “She had the BIGGEST HEART! We spent so much time together especially when she lived above my place. She used to show up with fresh baked cookies to my door wearing her hello kitty ears and slippers at 3am.”
Recently, Max was suppose to host an event at The Dive Bar on Maryland Parkway. The bar ended up hosting the event with proceeds going toward Max’s funeral expenses, according to a post from The Dive Bar.
The world of pin-up, alternative modeling and the local Las Vegas punk scene will forever remember Max and her innovative style, her kindness and her creativity.
Masuimi’s husband (it appeared they were broken up before her passing) said this about her death, “Utterly heartbroken. We’d been through some tough times but we were supposed to grow old together. I will love you always and forever.”
RIP Masuimi Max: March 12, 1978 – January 25, 2024
A personal note: I’m a huge fan of Masuimi Max. As a Korean-American girl myself, I never felt seen or represented until I saw Masuimi Max. She was such an icon, and she was a rose in a world filled with weeds.
