Adult film star Sophia Leone was spotted in her own car earlier this month, her stepfather Mike Romero said Saturday He was “unconscious” in the apartment and is now dead at the age of 26.
Romero wrote on GoFundMe that he was raising money for Sophia’s memorial when she was found “unconscious” by her family in her apartment in the United States on March 1.
“On behalf of her mother and family, it is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of our beloved Sophia,” he said.
Romero added: “Sofia’s sudden passing has left her family and friends shocked and devastated. In addition to the difficult process of mourning Sofia and seeking justice, the family is facing a financial burden for which they were not prepared.”
He also said that the local police are still investigating the cause of death.
Her modeling agency 101 Modeling also confirmed the news, saying “our hearts are broken after the tragic passing of our beloved Sofia Leone.”
101 Modeling said in a post on Activity.”
They also said she did not die by suicide and that her death was being investigated as a home invasion homicide.
Sophia Leone entered the adult industry at 18
Sophia Leone was born on June 10, 1997 in Miami, USA.
She reportedly entered the adult entertainment industry at the age of 18 and is said to have a net worth of over $1 million.
Her death is the fourth premature death in the adult industry this year. cagney lynn carter, Jesse Janeand Tanner Fields.