American porn star Sophia Leone was found dead in her home, family confirmed.
The adult industry mourned Sophia’s shocking death, while her death remains under investigation by local police and investigators.
International media reports said Sofia was found unconscious in her New Mexico apartment earlier this month. The adult actress’ stepfather revealed her tragic death in an emotional message on a memorial page on the funding site.
He described the 26-year-old’s death as a shocking event for the family and said Sophia was found unconscious in her apartment on March 1, 2024.
Her stepfather called her his beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend. According to him, Sophia had a deep love for animals, which included her three pets. She also loved to travel, he said, and always had a way of making everyone around her smile.
In her last post on Instagram, Sofia posed with a peace sign as she encouraged others to appreciate life a little extra that day. The post was made just a week ago and she has almost 300,000 followers on Instagram.
Meanwhile, tributes have poured in for Sofia on social sites, including heartfelt messages from adult talent agencies and fellow adult stars. She was described as a beautiful soul who touched many lives.
This is the fourth death of a porn star in the last three months. A recent series of deaths in the adult film industry has raised concerns and exposed the darker side of the porn industry.