Adult film star Sophia Leone, aged 26, passed away after being discovered “unresponsive” in her US apartment earlier this month, according to her stepfather Mike Romero, who shared the news on Saturday. On March 1, Sophia was found in her apartment by her family, prompting Romero to seek funds for her memorial on GoFundMe.
Romero expressed the family’s heavy-heartedness over Sophia’s sudden loss and the shock it has brought to her friends and relatives. He highlighted the emotional difficulty of grieving for Sophia and seeking justice, coupled with unexpected financial burdens. The stepfather also noted that a local police investigation into the cause of her death is still ongoing.
Sophia Leone’s modeling agency, 101 Modeling, confirmed her untimely passing and expressed their shattered hearts over the tragic event. In a post on X, the agency described Sophia as a beautiful spirit who had touched many lives. They clarified that her death was not a result of suicide and that it is being investigated as a “home invasion homicide.” The agency encouraged support for Sophia’s family through a GoFundMe campaign.
Born on June 10, 1997, in Miami, Sophia entered the adult entertainment industry at the age of 18 and was reported to have a net worth exceeding $1 million. Her demise marks the fourth untimely loss in the adult industry this year, following Kagney Linn Karter, Jesse Jane, and Thaina Fields.