Niki Lee Young

Did you know that the average life expectancy of a pornstar is around 31 years? The number was closer to 38 just a decade earlier. So, what happened? You have more pornstars than ever and, more importantly, much younger females that enter the porn industry. That is not necessarily a horrible thing, but when you are 18 years old, chances are that your psyche is still developing. In the end, you have suicides, overdoses, and dramas that end up with pornstars dead. It does not help that Twitter and other platforms allow fans to bully young performers. Not a single pornstar here deserved her fate, but here we are… Masturbating to the dead pornstars and thinking only about our private parts. That’s just how life works, especially when the industry is worth over $100 billion. Quick Access 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 Pornstars that Died in 2016 Natasha Vega (Shannon Ann Whetzel) Another one bites the dust: Natasha Vega, a former drug addict and adult performer. Her life was going surprisingly well, at least from what we know. Vega was even named Miss Exotic Florida in 2012, a title many women desire. Why? Because of appreciation. Unlike other pornstars, Natasha began with hardcore porn back in 2011 as a beautiful teen pornstar. She was known for all the right reasons. Her portfolio features scenes with studios such as New Sensations, Reality Kings, and Evil Angel. Just a young life wasted. According to her friends, Natasha has been battling drug addiction for years before her demise. Date of Birth: January 10, 1991 Date of Death: February 11, 2016 Timeframe: 1991 - 2016 Cause of Death: Overdose Age: 25 Bella Blaze (Brittany Marie Glysz) A busty natural known for her 36DD breasts and loving attitude has passed away. Can you guess the reason? Of course, it was drugs and the usual overdose. That’s the cause of a pretty much-infected adult industry! The numbers are shocking, with 9 out of 10 pornstars dying from this or suicide. The issues ring deeper than just drugs; it’s just the side-effect. We can never know the personal issues that Bella had to deal with, but her solution was questionable substances. Date of Birth: December 13, 1985 Date of Death: March 11, 2016 Timeframe: 1985 - 2016 Cause of Death: Overdose Age: 30 Amber Rayne (Ambrosia Rankin) Go hard or go home, and that’s Amber's fate. She did overdose on cocaine, although one has to wonder how much you have to snort to collapse from this drug. Her death was a bit unusual, at least to some people. Amber did claim that James Deen, a popular male pornstar, had raped her. However, it was during the porn scene, so exactly is that rape? Who knows…? Funnily enough, Amber agreed to shoot more scenes with him later, and then they became friends. That’s the porn logic at its finest. Other than that, this famous pornstar had more than 500 credits under her name. Date of Birth: September 19, 1984 Date of Death: April 4, 2016 Timeframe: 1984 - 2016 Cause of Death: Overdose Age: 31 Candye Kane (Candace Hogan) The former pornstar, a professional singer, and just a cool person in general, Candye has unfortunately passed away. She never reached the peak of Kanye West or Madonna, but that does not matter much. This woman has been fighting pancreatic cancer for 8 years! Now, that’s one tough individual. In her 2000 album, Candye dedicated one song to her illness titled “I'm the Toughest Girl Alive.” It has just shy of over 5,000 views on YouTube. However, it just means that you can find her works not only on PornHub but Spotify and other places. Date of Birth: November 13, 1961 Date of Death: May 6, 2016 Timeframe: 1961 - 2016 Cause of Death: Cancer Age: 54 Carla Mai (Aimee Spencer) Let’s be clear here: it was not “an accident” that happened to everyone. Various media outlets quickly ran with the story, trying to bring drama and murder accusations. Allegedly, she fell out of a window after someone pushed her out. Battling for over a week on life-support, Carla eventually passed away. The autopsy later revealed cocaine and ketamine in her system. Her friends did contribute to the story, claiming that she was in a dream-like state before collapsing. Could she have died from the drugs alone? Date of Birth: September 5, 1989 Date of Death: July 18, 2016 Timeframe: 1989 - 2016 Cause of Death: Accident Age: 30 Hotaru Akane (Anna Akizuki) Does this name ring the bell to anyone? Hotaru was a famous Japanese actress and a popular blogger, among all things. Despite her active role in the HIV and AIDS scene, Anna did not have the illness herself. Not sure how wrong it is to masturbate to dead pornstars, but you should watch her scenes. Hotaru was a god-like figure among porn viewers, mostly due to her ability to ejaculate on the spot. She was found dead at her own home, although experts rejected suicide or foul play causes. Instead, everyone believes that she has simply suffocated from the asthma attack. Date of Birth: October 25, 1983 Date of Death: August 15, 2016 Timeframe: 1983 - 2016 Cause of Death: Medical Age: 32 Alexis Grace (Alexis Grace Middleton) It feels almost surreal to read but Alexis, a pornstar who I was attracted to and followed, passed away in 2016 from “natural causes”. For the most time, reading about deaths in adult industry leads to a conclusion that it was either a drug overdose or a suicide. In Alexis’ case, many different elements have led to her passing, from asthma to shortness of breath for months. And ultimately, being found unresponsive a bit too late. The only thing that they could do then was call the ambulance and diagnose death. Date of Birth: June 9, 1987 Date of Death: August 16, 2016 Timeframe: 1987 - 2016 Cause of Death: Medical Age: 27 Pornstars that Died in 2017 Loni Evans (Sasha Davis) It does not take much for the imagination to kick in, at least concerning the death of Loni Evans. She has died on New Year’s Eve and was still in her 20s. In addition, her family did not want to talk about the circumstances behind Evans' death, which does not help to clear her image. One would always tell if she died of natural or “respectable” causes. We can guess all we want, be it an overdose or something related to drunk decisions. However, in the end, it does not matter. May she rest in peace. Date of Birth: August 5, 1990 Date of Death: January 1, 2017 Timeframe: 1990 - 2017 Cause of Death: Unknown Age: 26 Hugh M. Hefner Here’s a porn star that is not a pornstar. The most famous man on the planet, Hugh M. Hefner. Yes, this alpha male created Playboy magazine and turned it into a multi-billion-dollar business. He has slept with more women than anyone, and it was not always about sex. He has spent almost 100 years on Earth, and we will always remember him. There is no other name in the adult industry that is as cliché as Playboy. Jesus, his photos date to the black-and-white era. What a legend. One of the rare deaths in the problematic business because of old age, despite alcohol and smoking habits. Date of Birth: April 9, 1926 Date of Death: September 27, 2017 Timeframe: 1926 - 2017 Cause of Death: Natural Age: 91 Shyla Stylez (Amanda Hardy) A Canadian pornstar that was as popular as any other A-level performer, Shyla Stylez, died of unknown causes. She was found unconscious in her bed and was later pronounced dead by the medical personnel. So, naturally, her fan base was devastated, and no wonder. After all, she was one of the top 10 pornstars of all-time by many. Yes, including our list. This blond angel was involved in a sex scandal and had dreams of becoming a pornstar since 18 and more. She was also featured in the AVN Hall of Fame just before her death. Date of Birth: September 23, 1982 Date of Death: November 9, 2017 Timeframe: 1982 - 2017 Cause of Death: Unknown Age: 35 Roxy Nicole (Shannon Nicole Hartman) Another life wasted, and it’s a teen pornstar from California. Why would anyone pick drugs over Xbox? That’s the answer beyond my comprehension. She was popular with the interracial porn crowd and other porn studios. I'm not sure if it's related, but Roxy had contracts with a shady modeling agency that could have pushed her into a path of more drugs. Well, she did overdose on heroin, and that was it. The name alone sends shivers down our spines. I mean, it’s the drug of all drugs, and we mean that in the worst way possible. Date of Birth: September 27, 1995 Date of Death: November 18, 2017 Timeframe: 1995 - 2017 Cause of Death: Overdose Age: 22 August Ames (Mercedes Grabowski) This one did hit us hard, and so did everyone else. August Ames was one of those honest pornstars that got into trouble for speaking her mind. Her husband later wrote a separate blog post, which gave us more details about her death. Like every living person, it doesn't take much to start blaming yourself and feeling guilty. We do not blame him by any means and wish Kevin the best. Anyway, what happened? She refused to have sex with a man that did gay porn, stating HIV fears. Well, that did not end well, and the Internet went witch-hunting - lots of name-calling, homophobic quotes, and other nonsense. We fully support August and her decision not to have sex. She could not cope with bullying and hanged herself. Date of Birth: August 23, 1994 Date of Death: December 5, 2017 Timeframe: 1994 - 2017 Cause of Death: Suicide Age: 23 Yuri Luv (Yurizan Beltrán Lebanue) Just a few weeks after August Ames passed away, another popular pornstar left everyone speechless. At first, the media connected two deaths for reasons that make no sense. However, afterward, they revealed that Yurizan was found dead in her bed. With so many pornstars taking drugs and other garbage, her cause shocked no one. It was an opioid overdose. With more than 200 scenes shot, Yurizan had one of the largest fanbases as of that year. Date of Birth: November 2, 1986 Date of Death: December 13, 2017 Timeframe: 1986 - 2017 Cause of Death: Overdose Age: 31 Pornstars that Died in 2018 Olivia Nova (Lexi Rose Forte) One of the most beautiful teen pornstars, Olivia Nova, died of unknown causes at age 20. While she wasn’t as popular as some other names, it does not make her death any less important. The most disheartening aspect is that her future projections were exceptionally high. She had contracts with pretty much every top porn network, including Brazzers and FTV Girls. Later, reports stated that Nova had a poorly treated urinary tract infection that had become severe. It has since transitioned to sepsis, a complication of an infection. Date of Birth: April 28, 1997 Date of Death: January 7, 2018 Timeframe: 1997 - 2017 Cause of Death: Medical Age: 20 Olivia Lua (Olivia Paige Hoffman) Another Olivia, just with a more mysterious reason for death. She had many personal and other challenges, including months in rehab facilities. Her friends and family were reportedly extremely concerned about the number of prescription drugs she had been taking. It could have been an accidental death due to alcohol that has boosted the effects of drugs. Date of Birth: September 19, 1994 Date of Death: January 18, 2018 Timeframe: 1994 - 2017 Cause of Death: Overdose Age: 23 Natasha Blu Appreciated by many and mourned by everyone. Natasha looked like one happy pornstar and worked a lot since 2017. This woman had a respectable number of amazing scenes on amateur sites, such as GFLeaks, and with famous studios like Kink. All we know is that it was a suicide by a gunshot, which is awful. Unfortunately, Blu isn’t the first or last pornstar to die from self-inflicting wounds. Date of Birth: September 7, 1994 Date of Death: May 8, 2018 Timeframe: 1994 - 2017 Cause of Death: Suicide Age: 23 Deven Davis (Deven Augustina Schuette) Not only did she work in the porn and fashion industries, but she was even more famous due to her husband’s achievements. Jonathan Davis was his name, a lead vocalist in one of the most successful bands, “Korn.” Their life was great, as multiple sources cite philanthropic and other activities. The couple was later divorced, and Deven even got a restraining order against her. Why? Domestic violence was the leading claim. There were also rumors about their drug and alcohol problems that the former pornstar has faced. Date of Birth: April 6, 1979 Date of Death: August 17, 2018 Timeframe: 1979 - 2017 Cause of Death: Unknown Age: 39 Niki Lee Young Having worked with Brazzers, Digital Desire, Playboy, and Twistys, Niki is no longer with us. She was one of the most beautiful, innocent models that have passed away due to stage 4 cervical cancer. Unfortunately, it can spread to other organs, such as the bladder and bones. While early-stage surgeries can remove the uterus, it was a death sentence for Niki, which saddens us. Also, early-stage cancer does not produce any symptoms, which is why it sucks. Date of Birth: October 15, 1985 Date of Death: November 11, 2018 Timeframe: 1985 - 2017 Cause of Death: Cancer Age: 33 Kasey Chase (Desire Cholewa) Kasey or Jesse Brooks is another of many retired pornstars that has overdosed and died. Her achievements in porn include contracts with Mile High Media, Hustler, and Twistys. In other words, she wasn’t your ordinary trash and had a shot at becoming a famous pornstar. In 2013, Kasey got involved with the law due to drug use and similar offenses. According to multiple reports, the drugs are to blame for the sudden death. First, her heart stopped, then she got into a coma, which was the end. Date of Birth: April 13, 1991 Date of Death: November 18, 2018 Timeframe: 1991 - 2017 Cause of Death: Overdose Age: 27 Nikki Kyle (Sarah Elizabeth) With dreams still in check, Nikki thought about nothing else but adult modeling. Later, she worked with guys from MILFHunter under the alias “Candis.” Then, a few years down the drain, Kat Kora became her new name in the escort community. According to multiple reports, she had to feed her addiction, which is why she got into porn. Her last message on Twitter is interesting. Nikky has asked her fans to pray for her because she is going to the hospital. Date of Birth: March 20, 1981 Date of Death: October 8, 2018 Timeframe: 1981 - 2018 Cause of Death: Overdose Age: 37 Angie White Not to be mistaken with Angela White, this Brazilian pornstar was an absolute gem in the adult industry. Her family did not reveal any more details about her sudden passing, but there are leaks on the Internet. If they are true, she did hang herself. Date of Birth: January 21, 1993 Date of Death: December 5, 2018 Timeframe: 1993 - 2018 Cause of Death: Suicide Age: 24 Pornstars that Died in 2019 Bill Bailey (Joseph David Reeves) Who is this guy? Let’s say that his fame came from AJ Applegate, his former girlfriend. Like many other male deaths, this one is about alcohol. For women, it’s all about poisoning or overdose; for men, it’s accidents. He got extremely drunk and fell over the stairs at the hotel. It was a fall of 4 floors, so not exactly a cakewalk. Unfortunately, due to the severity of his injuries, doctors could not do much but pronounce him dead. Date of Birth: November 21, 1980 Date of Death: March 3, 2019 Timeframe: 1980 - 2019 Cause of Death: Accident Age: 38 Nicole Clitman (Holly Hanson) In just two years, Nicole has filmed more than 35 adult movies. Her scenes were in famous studios like Evil Angel, Reality Kings, and Digital Playground. Her works can be found, at least since the clips remain online. Her death is a mystery but not related to old age. Her friends and family kept their mouths shut, likely to preserve her reputation. However, one does not simply hide the death of natural causes. Date of Birth: December 18, 1991 Date of Death: March 12, 2019 Timeframe: 1991 - 2019 Cause of Death: Unknown Age: 27 Violet Rain (Jazmine Nicole Dominguez) The life of this 19-year-old angel did not even kick into full gear before it was wasted away. According to various reports, she overdosed in one Hollywood club. Violet was taken to the Boyle Heights hospital when her condition went from questionable to dire. Sadly, at that point, she was already unconscious and fell into a coma. Unfortunately, things did not improve for Violet; she passed away more than a week later. The brains were declared dead, and it was a game over at that point. Date of Birth: July 1, 1999 Date of Death: March 15, 2019 Timeframe: 1999 - 2019 Cause of Death: Overdose Age: 19 Riley Evans (Brittney Ellebracht) While just as tragic, Riley had a chance to retire from porn before passing away. Instead, her last activity on social sites was back in 2017, and then it went downhill. While one can only speculate the reasons for her sudden absence from the Internet, we know one thing. She has been fighting cancer for some time now, which is the main reason behind her diminishing health. Although only the “cool kids” will remember her, as Riley appeared in porn about 15 years ago. Date of Birth: June 3, 1986 Date of Death: March 26, 2019 Timeframe: 1986 - 2019 Cause of Death: Breast cancer Age: 32 Jessica Jaymes (Jessica Redding) Jumping to adult business in the middle of 2002 and with female performers only, Jessica Redding picked a lover’s name to be used as her last. That’s the origin of this alias. You must’ve watched a video or two of this phenomenal pornstar or heard of the Spizoo pornographic studio that Jessica helped to find. This story truly sucks, as it was the ex-husband who found Jessica dead. He entered the apartment on September 17, and there was nothing he or doctors could do. We don’t know the cause of her death, but there are stories of constant seizures that Jessica James has had through the years. Update: it was revealed in early 2020 that the cause of death was a seizure. That's official. Date of Birth: March 8, 1979 Date of Death: September 17, 2019 Timeframe: 1979 - 2019 Cause of Death: Alcohol abuse, seizure Age: 40 Pornstars that Died in 2020 Zoe Parker All good things must come to an end. Zoe Parker has died in her sleep, and that’s the only “good” thing about this incident. The official cause of death is unknown yet, but the aspiring actress announced her retirement from the filthy business just a few months before passing away. Date of Birth: March 27, 1996 Date of Death: September 20, 2020 Timeframe: 1996 - 2020 Cause of Death: Accident Age: 38 Pornstars that Died in 2021 Dahlia Sky What started as a bit of adventure called “Bailey Blue” quickly turned into a decade of adult entertainment. After a “friendly” letter from the clothing company under the same name, this former pornstar has changed her alias to Dahlia Sky. Unlike many other cases, Dahlia didn’t abuse drugs nor suffered from an accidental overdose, it seems. Instead, there is a rumor about possible suicide, and the main reason is stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. This is saddening. Date of Birth: August 10, 1989 Date of Death: June 30, 2021 Timeframe: 1989 - 2021 Cause of Death: Suicide (not confirmed) Age: 31 Pornstars that Died in 2022 Logan Long The first major death of 2022 shocked us like nothing else. A male porn legend with more than 1,000 confirmed titles and who knows how many more, Logan Long, has passed away. The most impressive aspect is that he accomplished all this in around five years. At least Logan lived a happy and fulfilling life. Instead of dying from drug abuse, the American dreamer lost a battle to pneumonia. It appears he did not arrive at the hospital on time. Date of Birth: February 7, 1988 Date of Death: May 16, 2022 Timeframe: 2016 - 2022 Cause of Death: Pneumonia Age: 34 Pornstars that Died in 2023 Max Hardcore As rough as nails and as hardcore as German techno, Max Hardcore has “opened the floodgates” of the famous adult performers that have passed in 2023. There’s a lot to unpack about his illness, but it all came down to a never-ending battle with thyroid cancer and a septic shock from pneumonia, which put an end to Max’s life. Date of Birth: August 10, 1956 Date of Death: March 27, 2023 Timeframe: 1992 - 2015 Cause of Death: Pneumonia, cancer Age: 66 Pornstars that Died in 2024 It has been the worst year yet. Jesse Jane 2024 began with the sickening news of Jesse Jane, my all-time favorite and a long-time crush, passing away from a reported drug overdose. Along with Jesse’s boyfriend, this couple was found dead in their home. That’s two lives wasted away. What’s crazy is that she came back to do porn and seemed pretty happy. Date of Birth: July 16, 1980 Date of Death: January 24, 2024 Timeframe: 2002 - 2024 Cause of Death: Drug overdose Age: 43 Kagney Linn Karter A famous star and singer, Karter began her lifelong passion project of doing porn in 2008. The next few decades, up until her death, were extremely generous, or so it seemed. Then, according to police reports, Kagney Linn Karter committed a fairly “brutal” suicide by shooting herself in the head with a shotgun. Jesus Christ. Date of Birth: March 28, 1987 Date of Death: February 15, 2024 Timeframe: 2008 - 2024 Cause of Death: Suicide Age: 36 Sophia Leone Sophia was famous for entering porn at the age of 18 and prospering from it. Not many actresses were capable of doing so, and now, nearly ten years later, she was (likely) murdered. The investigation is still underway as of the summer of 2024, but police suspect a robbery has gone wrong. Date of Birth: 10 June, 1997 Date of Death: March 1, 2024 Timeframe: 2015 - 2024 Cause of Death: Homicide Age: 26

Niki Lee Young

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