Over the past few weeks, we've heard many rumors about what, exactly, Crush Object Penny Flame is up to these days. Now it seems we've uncovered the bittersweet truth: Penny has left the adult industry.

We can't say that this comes as a surprise. Back in February, Penny was blogging about the shortage of work in Porn Valley, a difficult situation that had caused her to take a new job as cam site MetroBabes's Studio Manager. And then there was the announcement a few weeks ago that she'd be appearing on VH1's "Celebrity Rehab," to work through sex addiction issues with Dr. Drew. But it was only this weekend, upon discovering her new blog, Becoming Jennie, that we really, truly had to accept that Penny had left the adult industry for real.

Our feelings on the matter are perhaps best summed up by commenter hodayathink, who sent us the link to Penny's new blog: "I'm probably happy for her and sad for myself." It's hard for us to say goodbye to someone who gave us so much—but at the same time, we're happy to know that she's taking care of herself, and doing the things she needs to be happy and healthy.

In commemoration of her eight years of service, we'd like to look back on a few of our favorite Penny Flame moments. Join us, won't you, for a walk down memory lane:

Flesh Flicks: Happy Birthday From Penny Flame
Keeping The "Chemistry" Alive: The Orgy Edition
Penny Flame Offers Handy Advice In Her "Expert Guide"
Our Love For Penny Flame Burns Ever Brighter
Crushed Out: Fleshbot's Top Ten Crush Objects Of 2008
Video: Penny Flame Puts On A Show
Video: Penny Fans The Flames Of Our Crush
"Girls Girls Girls 2": So Many Girls, So Little Time
Heavy Are The Balls That Carry The Load In "King Of Coochie 2"
"Not Three's Company XXX": Pure Parody Gold
Penny Flame Roughs Us Up With Her "Expert Guide To Rough Sex"

· Becoming Jennie (becomingjennie.com)
· And finally……a new post. (myhotmess.com)
· Thumbnail via Inside Twistys (insidetwistys.com)

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Previously: Penny Flame, Celebrity Sex Addict?

Send an email to Lux Alptraum, the author of this post, at lux@fleshbot.com.