Joe Redner: key obituary facts
Is Joe Redner dead? Yes. Joe Redner died on October 16, 2026, at age 86.
Cause of death: Joe Redner's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Joe Redner known for?
He was an American businessman.
More about Joe Redner
Born: 1 January 1940.
Gender: male.
Occupation: businessperson.
Nationality: United States.
Also known as: Joseph R. Redner.
Joe Redner, an American strip club owner, died October 16, 2026, aged 86.
A businessman, activist and sometime political candidate in Florida, he became closely associated with Mons Venus, the nude strip club he owned in Tampa for decades. Redner was known as the “father of the nude lap dance.” The club was sold to a competing club owner in May 2025, ending his ownership.
Born in New Jersey, Redner spent years in legal disputes with the Tampa City Council, which sought to impose restrictions on Mons Venus beginning in the 1980s. Redner and the club filed lawsuits challenging the city’s efforts. The litigation extended beyond local government: cases involving the club and its owner reached the U.S. Supreme Court, and the resulting rulings became case law in numerous court cases. The disputes centered on the city’s attempts to regulate the club and formed a significant part of Redner’s public profile alongside his business, activism and political activity in Florida. His career brought together the operation of a Tampa club and sustained legal challenges over the restrictions imposed on it. Those cases carried the conflict beyond the city, with court rulings that became relevant in other legal proceedings. Redner’s connection to Mons Venus continued until its sale in 2025, after a long period of ownership and litigation over the club’s regulation.