Dennis Hof, br Dead Brothel Owner, br Wins Nevada Election Hof ran for office in 2016 as a Libertarian and lost. This year, he ran as a Republican. The switch earned him backing br from Trump associate Roger Stone. Hof died on Oct. 16 of this year, after celebrating his br 72nd birthday. His body was found at his Love Ranch brothel by porn actor Ron Jeremy. Despite being deceased, he defeated Democrat Lesia Romanov on Tuesdaybr for Nevada's 36th Assembly District. The seat has long been held by a Republican. County officials will appoint a Republican to take his place.