Sophia Leone Has Died After She Was Found “unresponsive” In Her Mexico Apartment

Adult film star Sophia Leone has died after she was found “unresponsive” in her New Mexico apartment on March 1 as police investigate her cause of death, according to family.

She was 26 years old.

“Sophia was a beloved Daughter, Sister, granddaughter, Niece, and Friend,” Leone’s stepfather Mike Romero wrote on a GoFundMe page, set up to honor the actress.

She reportedly got her start in the adult entertainment industry aged 18, according to her IMDb credits, and was thought to have a net worth north of $1million (£777,000).

Romero signed off his tribute: ‘As her stepfather, I want to personally thank you for your kindness and generosity during this difficult time

“She had a deep love for all animals, specifically her 3 pets. She enjoyed traveling and always found ways to make everyone around her smile.”

The Los Angeles-based modeling agency, 101 Modeling, which handles some of Leone’s bookings, said that the adult film star’s death was being investigated.

“To be clear, Sophia death is being investigated as a robbery and homicide.