Well, this is just tragic. August
Ames, 23, a porn star who received two AVN Awards over her career, was
found dead in Camarillo, California, the Ventura County Medical Examiner
confirms. Although toxicology tests are being conducted, some friends allegedly
believe she may have taken her own life. However, the official cause of her
death, which is still being investigated, has not been confirmed.
August, who
had recently worked on adult TV shows such as Baby Got Boobs and Hot
and Mean, was pronounced dead at the scene. Although, according to The Blast,
there was reportedly no evidence of foul play. Friends close to August have
claimed the late porn star suffered from depression, and that online bullying
may have played a part in her passing.
On Dec. 2, August had complained on
Twitter about filming a scene with an actor who had done gay porn and refused
to do the scene with him. As a result, fans and others slammed her on Twitter
for being a “homophobe.” In the wake of her death, a friend of hers, Annika
Albright, implied that the recent backlash might have contributed to her
death. Annika tweeted, “Omg, I can’t believe she’s dead. You people should have
known better than to berate her over her personal thoughts! Shame on all you
for beating it into the ground. Online harassment is a real thing & it
claimed another life. Someone who I liked & would have even called a
friend!”
Time will tell when the exact reason
for August’s untimely passing will be announced. In the meantime, our hearts go
out to August’s friends and family during this difficult time.
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