January 14, 2021 7:17 PMLegal
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LOS ANGELES—Michael Warner, a founding member of the Free Speech Coalition and owner of Great Western Litho, one of the primary box cover and packaging printers for the adult industry, has died after having contracted COVID-19.
According to information provided to AVN, Warner contracted the coronavirus around Christmas while he was visiting Palm Springs, and as his symptoms continued to worsen, he was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Hospital where he was under treatment until his death early today. He was 68 years old when he passed.
Warner's family released this statement:
"To Michael’s Friends Whom He Loved Very Much... As everyone knows, for the past few weeks, Michael has been battling COVID. It is with great sadness that we must share heartbreaking news. Early this morning, due to the effects of the virus, Michael passed away. Michael was one-of-a-kind and the center of our universe. He had a huge heart, cared deeply for his family, friends and colleagues and, through his love and generosity, enriched the lives of so many. This is an unimaginable loss for everyone close to him and it occurs at a time when Michael’s best qualities—kindness, empathy and compassion—are needed most. There is no better way to honor Michael’s legacy than for each of us to embody those qualities and care for each other during this difficult time."