- Kagney Linn Karter, 36, was found dead in her Ohio home on February 15
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Louis Theroux has paid tribute to American porn star Kagney Linn Karter, following her death at the age of 36.
The adult film actress reportedly committed suicide last week at her home in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Her body was found by her mother at her address on February 15, Parma police announced. The force continues to investigate her death but told media there were ‘no signs of foul play’.
TV interviewer Louis Theroux featured Ms. Karter in his 2012 documentary Twilight of the Porn Stars. He remembered her as a “kind and thoughtful” person who was “very honest.”
“My thoughts are with her friends and family,” he posted on X, formerly Twitter.
Adult film actress Kagney Linn Karter, 36, reportedly took her own life last week at her home in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Karter opened her own pole dancing studio in Akron called Alchemy Pole Fitness
TV interviewer Louis Theroux featured Ms. Karter in his 2012 documentary Twilight of the Porn Stars. He remembered her as a “kind and thoughtful” person who was “very honest”
A GoFundMe page was set up for Ms Karter’s mother to pay for her memorial, which has so far raised more than $20,000 (£15,800).
Karter entered the porn industry in the early 2000s, starring in films such as the Official Silence of the Lambs Parody and Not Married with Children XXX.
The star has been nominated several times for Adult Video News awards, including 2011 for Top Female Artist of the Year. In 2010 she was nominated as Best New Star.
Commenters flooded her latest social media post, as one said: “Kags. Love you forever.”
“Jesus this is sad,” wrote another.
The adult star had previously had a public feud with signer Chris Brown in which she claimed he paid her $2,500 to serve as an escort.
Karter (center) is seen presenting an award at the 29th annual Adult Video News Awards Show in Las Vegas in 2012. She presented the award along with fellow adult film actresses Jenna Haze (left) and Dana DeArmond (right)
She moved from Los Angeles to Ohio in 2019 and became involved in pole dancing fitness studios
The star was nominated several times for Adult Video News awards. She was nominated for top female artist of the year in 2011. In 2010 she was nominated as Best New Star
Karter entered the porn industry in the early 2000s, starring in films such as Official Silence of the Lambs Parody and Not Married with Children XXX
In 2015, Karter made the claims on Twitter and posted X-rated photos, eventually causing her account to be suspended, according to TMZ.
For his part, Brown denied ever meeting her or contacting her.
She moved from Los Angeles to Ohio in 2019 and became involved in pole dancing fitness studios.
Karter opened her own pole dancing studio in Akron called Alchemy Pole Fitness.
‘Her students and staff remember her fondly, both as an intelligent and intuitive instructor and as an owner who did everything she could to build her own little community, something she could be proud of, a place where she could feel safe and wanted. ‘, the GoFundMe said.
For help you can call Samaritans free of charge on 116 123 or drop by samaritans.org