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. Pol Avatar
    Pol

    2007 isn’t such a good year to this community…
    RIP.

  2. Pol Avatar
    Pol

    2007 isn’t such a good year to this community…
    RIP.

  3. Brian xVx Avatar
    Brian xVx

    People need to stop dying =[
    RIP

  4. Brian xVx Avatar
    Brian xVx

    People need to stop dying =[
    RIP

  5. Nathalia Avatar

    2007, isn’t being a very good year for a lot of peaple…

    This Year star with a lot of friends dead…

    But the good thing, is that they were in PEACE now…

    Don’t be said… I have shure, that he´s looking for you now…

    *Sorry my english, i’m brasilian girl…

  6. Nathalia Avatar

    2007, isn’t being a very good year for a lot of peaple…

    This Year star with a lot of friends dead…

    But the good thing, is that they were in PEACE now…

    Don’t be said… I have shure, that he´s looking for you now…

    *Sorry my english, i’m brasilian girl…

  7. lisa Avatar
    lisa

    RIP… natural death at 31?? :S

  8. lisa Avatar
    lisa

    RIP… natural death at 31?? :S

  9. em Avatar
  10. em Avatar
  11. Steppelicious Avatar
    Steppelicious

    R.I.P. dude…

  12. Steppelicious Avatar
    Steppelicious

    R.I.P. dude…

  13. jessica Avatar

    *sincerest condolences* 🙁

  14. jessica Avatar

    *sincerest condolences* 🙁

  15. derkaiser Avatar

    rest in peace

  16. derkaiser Avatar

    rest in peace

  17. lou.lionheart Avatar
    lou.lionheart

    rip 🙁 so awful.

  18. lou.lionheart Avatar
    lou.lionheart

    rip 🙁 so awful.

  19. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    RIP, it’s always a shame when someone passes, let alone so young.

  20. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    RIP, it’s always a shame when someone passes, let alone so young.

  21. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    oh, bless.

  22. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    oh, bless.

  23. MUTE-ONE Avatar

    He used to attend the Milwaukee BBQ every year. R.I.P.

  24. MUTE-ONE Avatar

    He used to attend the Milwaukee BBQ every year. R.I.P.

  25. Em Avatar
    Em

    Natural causes? What’s the definition if “natural causes” can kill a 30-year-old??
    RIP.

  26. Em Avatar
    Em

    Natural causes? What’s the definition if “natural causes” can kill a 30-year-old??
    RIP.

  27. spunky_nikki Avatar

    Em, if you read his IAM page, you would see that he was pretty sick.

    I never met him, but loved his spirit and love for body mods.

    RIP Matt

  28. spunky_nikki Avatar

    Em, if you read his IAM page, you would see that he was pretty sick.

    I never met him, but loved his spirit and love for body mods.

    RIP Matt

  29. amras Avatar
    amras

    RIP
    may you live forever in our mind an heart

  30. amras Avatar
    amras

    RIP
    may you live forever in our mind an heart

  31. marisha Avatar
    marisha

    [*] RIP [*]

  32. marisha Avatar
    marisha

    [*] RIP [*]

  33. Pedro Avatar
    Pedro

    RIP Matt 🙁

  34. Pedro Avatar
    Pedro

    RIP Matt 🙁

  35. Koti Avatar
    Koti

    R.I.P

    sorry =[

  36. Koti Avatar
    Koti

    R.I.P

    sorry =[

  37. Damien Avatar
    Damien

    So damn many this year.
    Very sorry for everyone who knew him, words fall short.

  38. Damien Avatar
    Damien

    So damn many this year.
    Very sorry for everyone who knew him, words fall short.

  39. Clovertastic Avatar
    Clovertastic

    I just noticed his strong drive lately. Its horrible to see someone with so many goals and aspirations die that young. You will be missed Matthew. My thoughts are with your partner and family.

  40. Clovertastic Avatar
    Clovertastic

    I just noticed his strong drive lately. Its horrible to see someone with so many goals and aspirations die that young. You will be missed Matthew. My thoughts are with your partner and family.

  41. Em Avatar
    Em

    Oh, right – natural causes as opposed to “got shot” etc… I just associate the phrase with old age…

    Gods, the list of meds he had to take…

    Why is it always the nice, friendly people who are taken away???

  42. Em Avatar
    Em

    Oh, right – natural causes as opposed to “got shot” etc… I just associate the phrase with old age…

    Gods, the list of meds he had to take…

    Why is it always the nice, friendly people who are taken away???

  43. Anna Avatar
    Anna

    My thoughts and condolences to the whole family. 🙁

  44. Anna Avatar
    Anna

    My thoughts and condolences to the whole family. 🙁

  45. Lane Jensen Avatar

    Sorry to read such a great person was taken so soon, RIP.

  46. Lane Jensen Avatar

    Sorry to read such a great person was taken so soon, RIP.

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