Adult film star Sophia Leone has died after she was found “unresponsive” in her New Mexico apartment on March 1 as police investigate her cause of death, according to family.
She was 26 years old.
“Sophia was a beloved Daughter, Sister, granddaughter, Niece, and Friend,” Leone’s stepfather Mike Romero wrote on a GoFundMe page, set up to honor the actress.
She reportedly got her start in the adult entertainment industry aged 18, according to her IMDb credits, and was thought to have a net worth north of $1million (£777,000).
Romero signed off his tribute: ‘As her stepfather, I want to personally thank you for your kindness and generosity during this difficult time
“She had a deep love for all animals, specifically her 3 pets. She enjoyed traveling and always found ways to make everyone around her smile.”
The Los Angeles-based modeling agency, 101 Modeling, which handles some of Leone’s bookings, said that the adult film star’s death was being investigated.
“To be clear, Sophia death is being investigated as a robbery and homicide.
