Adult film star Sophia Leone dies at age 26, family announces after she was found unresponsive

Her step-father wrote: “On behalf of her Mother & Family, It is with a heavy heart that I have to Share the news of our beloved Sophia’s Passing. The Sudden loss of Sophia has left her family and friends devastated and in shock.”

“Sophia was found unresponsive in her apartment home on March 1st, 2024 by her family. A investigation by local Police into the cause of death is still currently on going,” he added.

He also described her as a “beloved daughter, sister, grand daughter, niece and friend” and described her “deep love for animals,” including her three pets.
He added: “She enjoyed traveling and always found ways to make everyone around her smile.”

The sex icon had lasted uploaded to her Instagram, which has nearly 300k followers, only a week ago.

Tributes have poured out for the late porn star on X, formerly known as Twitter. Adult talent agency Modeling 101 reposted the GoFundMe page and shared a heartfelt message.

“Our hearts are broken by the untimely and tragic passing of our beloved Sophia Leone. A beautiful spirit who touched many of us. RIP sweet angel and know how much we loved you,” they wrote.
A fellow adult star, Dharma Louise Jones, also paid tribute. She wrote: “RIP Sophia…she was one of the 1st people I met in the industry when I was new. We were staying at the same model house & I was having trouble falling asleep because of anxiety. I remember we stayed up & talked all night. I’ll never forget her kindness.”

This comes just two days after updates on porn star Emily Willis reveal she has been fighting for her life on a ventilator after she was rushed to the hospital on February 5. While it was alleged at the time that it might’ve been due to an overdose, her family claims that isn’t the case.

Her younger brother Michael created a GoFundMe page on which he explained that reports of an overdose are “are not accurate as far the doctors and my family know.” Her father also recently told TMZ that she was in rehab and that there had been no traces of drugs in her system when she was hospitalised.