A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

RIP, Matt

I am very sad to report that Matt Luvpain (July 24, 1976 – June 11, 2007) passed away in his sleep on Monday from natural causes, and attempts to resuscitate him failed. Matt was a friend, an extremely modified individual who was one of BME’s most prolific contributors, and one of the Eunuch Archive moderators. This comes as a very unpleasant and upsetting surprise to myself and the multitude of people he touched. Matt will be greatly missed by his many friends and family.

Matt Luvpain in 2002
Matt in 2002 (photo by incuse)

Comments

90 responses to “RIP, Matt”

  1. chemically_lobotomized Avatar

    =(

    RIP.

    2007 has been a sad year indeed.

  2. chemically_lobotomized Avatar

    =(

    RIP.

    2007 has been a sad year indeed.

  3. ALex Avatar
    ALex

    RIP, my love goes out to his friends and his and to every one who looked up to him and respected him for being an idividual

  4. ALex Avatar
    ALex

    RIP, my love goes out to his friends and his and to every one who looked up to him and respected him for being an idividual

  5. holly Avatar

    i didnt know matt but after reading this i checked out his page and read his interviews and wow.
    i have a tremendous amount of respect for him and his journey.
    RIP Matt

  6. holly Avatar

    i didnt know matt but after reading this i checked out his page and read his interviews and wow.
    i have a tremendous amount of respect for him and his journey.
    RIP Matt

  7. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    So young….=(
    Sleep peacefully.

  8. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    So young….=(
    Sleep peacefully.

  9. Emma Avatar
    Emma

    oh dear
    I hope he was at peace with himself and happy with all he achieved before he died.
    My heart goes out to all those who loved and knew him.

  10. Emma Avatar
    Emma

    oh dear
    I hope he was at peace with himself and happy with all he achieved before he died.
    My heart goes out to all those who loved and knew him.

  11. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    Farewell.

  12. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    Farewell.

  13. Steph-knee Avatar

    Yet another young life lost *sighs*
    RIP and farewell

  14. Steph-knee Avatar

    Yet another young life lost *sighs*
    RIP and farewell

  15. candycovered Avatar

    i’m sorry shannon :[ rip x

  16. candycovered Avatar

    i’m sorry shannon :[ rip x

  17. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    Oh my. How terrible. I never got to know him on IAM, but I read interviews and such and he seemed like a very interesting and cool person.

    How sad.

  18. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    Oh my. How terrible. I never got to know him on IAM, but I read interviews and such and he seemed like a very interesting and cool person.

    How sad.

  19. tattoedmat Avatar
    tattoedmat

    Mat will be deeply missed not only by his family and friends but by the whole “mod” scene
    Rest in Peace mate

  20. tattoedmat Avatar
    tattoedmat

    Mat will be deeply missed not only by his family and friends but by the whole “mod” scene
    Rest in Peace mate

  21. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    Oh geez 🙁 RIP, such a shame.

  22. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    Oh geez 🙁 RIP, such a shame.

  23. Elise Avatar
    Elise

    Over a year ago he taught me that I was ignorant and then fixed it. All without ever knowing me.

    My condolences to his loved ones.

  24. Elise Avatar
    Elise

    Over a year ago he taught me that I was ignorant and then fixed it. All without ever knowing me.

    My condolences to his loved ones.

  25. MissTrin Avatar
    MissTrin

    Too many people dying too young. RIP

  26. MissTrin Avatar
    MissTrin

    Too many people dying too young. RIP

  27. LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen

    He did have a plethora of meds, but none of those sounded like it was holding off something that could kill him.. this is very suspicious.

    Alas.. life and death is full of unanswered questions.

    My mom used to tell me that when people die young, its because their heart was too great for such a cruel and unforgiving world. They can do more and be happier in heaven.

    My condolences to his family, partner and friends. IAM has lost too many in too short a time.

    RIP.

    Peace,

    C.

  28. LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen

    He did have a plethora of meds, but none of those sounded like it was holding off something that could kill him.. this is very suspicious.

    Alas.. life and death is full of unanswered questions.

    My mom used to tell me that when people die young, its because their heart was too great for such a cruel and unforgiving world. They can do more and be happier in heaven.

    My condolences to his family, partner and friends. IAM has lost too many in too short a time.

    RIP.

    Peace,

    C.

  29. kleptesvirgo Avatar

    My heart goes out to Matt’s friends and family, especially James.

  30. kleptesvirgo Avatar

    My heart goes out to Matt’s friends and family, especially James.

  31. Mike the Monkey Avatar
    Mike the Monkey

    Quote from #40 “My mom used to tell me that when people die young, its because their heart was too great for such a cruel and unforgiving world. They can do more and be happier in heaven.”

    You’re getting it. Keep believing.

  32. Mike the Monkey Avatar
    Mike the Monkey

    Quote from #40 “My mom used to tell me that when people die young, its because their heart was too great for such a cruel and unforgiving world. They can do more and be happier in heaven.”

    You’re getting it. Keep believing.

  33. Badur Avatar

    the few times i got to actually hang out with matt and enjoy some time with him were wonderful. he made me smile and will be surely misse dby everyone he has toched and helped in his life

  34. Badur Avatar

    the few times i got to actually hang out with matt and enjoy some time with him were wonderful. he made me smile and will be surely misse dby everyone he has toched and helped in his life

  35. Nicky Avatar

    RIP Matt!

  36. Nicky Avatar

    RIP Matt!

  37. focsa Avatar
    focsa

    R.I.P

  38. focsa Avatar
    focsa

    R.I.P

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