Porn actress Sophia Leone has died, her family has announced (Picture: xosophialeone via Instagram)
According to her modelling agency, the 26-year-old adult film star Sophia Leone’s death is being looked at as a “home invasion homicide.”
The porn star’s stepfather, Mike Romero, had previously stated that local police were looking into her death when family members discovered her dead in her residence on March 1.
Leone’s agency, 101 Modeling, have now stated on X that a home invasion homicide is being probed as the cause of her death.
Romero originally shared the news of Leone’s passing on a GoFundMe page with an emotional remembrance of the woman he called “a beloved daughter, sister, grand daughter, niece, and friend.”
“I must convey the news of our beloved Sophia’s passing with heavy heart on behalf of her mother and family,” Romero penned the page honoring him.
Sophia passed away unexpectedly, leaving her friends and family shocked and in shock.
Reps for Leone stated that a “home invasion homicide” was the basis of the investigation into her death. Sophia Leone, an adult film star, passes away aged 26. According to the GoFundMe that her stepfather Mike Romero set up, Leone’s family discovered her unconscious in her apartment on March 1, 2024.
In his memory, her stepfather said that she “always found ways to make everyone around her smile.” He gave the following explanation: “Sophia’s family discovered her unconscious in her apartment on March 1, 2024.” The local authorities are still looking into the cause of death at this time.
Romero also recalled Leone’s “deep love for all animals, specifically her three pets,” who was born in Miami. He continued, “She loved to travel and always found a way to make everyone around her smile.”
She reportedly had her start in the porn industry aged 18 (Picture: xosophialeone via Instagram)
Only last week did Leone share any images with her 295,000 Instagram followers.
Her IMDb credits state that she began working in the adult entertainment industry at the age of 18, and it was believed that she had a net worth of more than $1 million.
“As her stepfather, I want to personally thank you for your kindness and generosity during this difficult time,” Romero wrote as he concluded his tribute.
Although Sophia will be greatly missed, everyone who knew her will always carry her memory with them. I hope she finds eternal peace.
On behalf of Leone, condolences and contributions have been flooding her page. Lena The Plug, a 32-year-old adult content artist, has pledged $500 to pay the expense of Leone’s burial and encouraged her own followers to donate by posting the link on Instagram.
Tributes have been paid to the actress (Picture: Instagram/GoFundMe)
The LA modeling firm 101 Modeling paid tribute to Leone via Twitter, saying, “We are deeply saddened by the sudden and terrible death of our dear Sophia Leone.” A lovely soul who had an impact on a lot of us.
According to Santana Ayo, a fellow adult celebrity, “Oh my god Sophia was so beautiful and kind I can’t believe this” on social media platform X.
The information was released shortly after porn star Emily Willis was said to be in critical condition despite being sent to the hospital.
Fellow adult star Emily Willis, 25, is currently in critical condition in hospital (Picture: Getty)
The 25-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest on February 5 while receiving treatment at a Malibu rehab center, and she hasn’t come to.
She spent an indeterminate amount of time at the Thousand Oaks, California, facility undergoing treatment for an unidentified addiction.
Emily’s stepfather Michael provided TMZ with an update on her health, saying that while things have improved, they are still expecting the worst.
The young star, who is originally from Argentina, was well-known on social media but had not posted on either her Instagram or TikTok account in more than five months.
