Porn star Sophia Leone’s death is being investigated as a MURDER, modelling agency claims
According to her modeling agency, the death of porn star Sophia Leone is being investigated as a homicide.
The Miami-born adult film star, 26, was found “unresponsive” by family members in her home on March 1.
LA-based modeling agency 101 Modeling, which handled a number of Leone’s bookings, posted updates on social media about her sudden death.
In a message to
“We’re going to take social media off because this is hard. But we do appreciate seeing the stories of people who knew her. We all agree that she was a sweetheart, kind and gentle. We all love her.’
Details of the investigation have not been released. DailyMail.com contacted Albuquerque police for comment.
In their recent message to X Sophia Leone’s modeling agency said: ‘For the avoidance of doubt, Sophia’s death is being investigated as a robbery and murder’
“Sophia was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend,” her stepfather Mike Romero wrote on the crowdfunding page
Leone had more than 300,000 followers on Instagram alone, where she posted racy photos from her glamorous film shoots.
But in one of her final posts, she urged them to find joy in the world around them in a moving and fully clothed final post on stage.
“Go out and appreciate life a little extra today,” she wrote.
a GoFundMe The donation page raised more than $13,000 as of Monday morning, up from an original goal of $12,000 as devastated friends and colleagues responded to her sudden death.
“Sophia was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend,” her stepfather Mike Romero wrote on the crowdfunding page.
“She had a deep love for all animals, especially her three pets.
“She loved to travel and always found ways to make everyone around her laugh.
Sophia will be greatly missed, but her memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved her.”
The joy of the outdoors: Sophia Leone in one of her last social media posts
The 26-year-old had earned an army of fans for her racy performances in adult films
Friends in her native Miami paid their tribute, including Brian Berke, who founded AMA Modeling in 2004.
“At the age of 18 you started with me at AMA and now at the age of 26 I have to say goodbye,” he wrote.
‘I am speechless and heartbroken. I can’t believe what I’m seeing,” added former colleague Gina Valentine.
Fans of the star have also remembered her on X and posted tributes.
One person wrote: “First we lose Akira Toriyama, now we lose Sophia Leone. Life is too short, beautiful and tragic. May they rest in peace.’
Another said: ‘Is this Sophia Leone news real??? I feel sick.’
An adult creator who allegedly worked with the popular star wrote: “Sophia Leone was an amazing member of our industry and she will be missed.
‘We’ve bumped shoulders here and there, but I’ve never really had the pleasure of having a friendship with her. I sincerely hope that her family and friends can have a peaceful space to process her loss.”
A Gofundme donation page raised more than $13,000 Monday morning, up from an original goal of $12,000 as devastated friends and colleagues responded to her sudden death
The Miami-born model had more than 300,000 followers on Instagram alone
Her stepfather said family members were found unconscious in her home and police were investigating the circumstances of her death.
The industry has suffered a wave of tragedies in recent weeks, with the apparent suicide of Kagney Linn Karter last month, and the discovery of Jesse Jane, real name Cindy Taylor, who died days earlier at the age of 43 with her boyfriend was found dead in their home in Oklahoma.
Meanwhile, Emily Willis is in a ‘vegetative coma’ and ‘fighting for her life’, her stepfather Michael Willis has revealed.
Willis was rushed from a popular celebrity rehabilitation center in Malibu to a medical facility in Thousand Oaks, California, on February 5 after authorities received a call about the 25-year-old, who was unresponsive.
She stayed in the institution to be treated for addiction, although it is unclear for what exactly and for how long.
Michael Willis denied claims she had taken an ‘overdose’ and said: ‘Emily received the treatment and help she needed at the time of the incident to overcome her struggles.
‘Emily is in a vegetative coma and fighting for her life.’