Anna Malle, whose birth name was Anna Marie Stout, died on January 25, 2006, after being seriously injured in a vehicle collision on Route 160 outside Las Vegas, Nevada.
Malle was a well-known adult-film performer who had built a career in the industry during the 1990s and later retired from performing. Contemporary reports identified her as 37 at the time of her death, while some later biographical sources list her age as 38.
According to a contemporary report citing Nevada Highway Patrol, Malle was a passenger in a Dodge Stratus when the vehicle attempted to make a U-turn and entered the path of a pickup truck. The Stratus was broadsided, resulting in fatal injuries to Malle. The drivers involved were not seriously injured.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Anna Malle |
| Birth Name | Anna Marie Stout |
| Born | September 14, 1967 |
| Died | January 25, 2006 |
| Age | Reported as 37; some later sources list 38 |
| Location | Route 160 outside Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Role in Crash | Passenger |
| Vehicle | Dodge Stratus |
| Collision | Vehicle attempting U-turn was struck by pickup truck |
| Cause of Death | Fatal injuries from automobile collision |
| Alcohol Involvement | Contemporary reporting said the crash was not alcohol-related |
| Career | Adult-film performer and director |
Malle was born in Havana, Illinois, and was raised in Fort Madison, Iowa. She entered the adult entertainment industry in the 1990s and became known for her work as both a performer and director. Contemporary industry reporting said she appeared in more than 300 productions and directed four titles.
She was married to fellow performer Hank Armstrong, who was not involved in the collision. Following her death, Armstrong remembered her as someone who loved life and was kind and generous toward others.
Malle had retired from the adult-film industry and moved to Las Vegas before her death. Her career and subsequent recognition kept her name associated with the history of the industry long after the 2006 crash.