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"Without him and Stacy Bridges, this (award) would not be possible," said Johnny V, a Chicago resident who was recognized in late-May at the annual Grabby Award Show, held to highlight top talent and performances in the gay erotic film industry.  The Grabbys is held in Chicago, and Johnny V was one of this year's co-hosts.The awards are sponsored by Chicago-based Grab Magazine and Grab co-founder Nagel passed away suddenly on Feb. 4. He was 57."I found out (about the honor) at the...

Nagel suffered a seizure and fell in his bathroom at his Chicago home. He was 57.A Chicago native, Nagel was a veteran of the city's LGBT press, an avid supporter of numerous community causes and organizations, and a 2017 inductee into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. Nagel along with Stacy Bridges was the co-owner of Grab Magazine, which organizes the annual GRABBYS Award Show to honor the gay erotic film industry, an award show celebrating its 20th anniversary.Founded by Ralph...

"It felt good to accept the award with him on stage, standing side by side," he said.Flash-forward to 2019 – Johnny V and Ryan Rose will again be front and center at the annual event that highlights top talent and performances in the gay erotic film industry.  The Grabbys will be held Saturday, May 25, at the Metro Theater (3730 N. Clark Street).The co-hosts are Beaux Banks, Calvin Banks, Ryan Rose and Johnny V."I am looking forward to the 2019...