Sophia Leone urged fans to “go outside and just appreciate life a little extra” in a poignant final social media post before her passing. The adult film performer, born in Miami, was discovered “unresponsive” in her New Mexico apartment on March 1.
In September, she shared a touching message with her 300,000 Instagram followers. “Go outside and just appreciate life a little extra today,” the 26-year-old wrote alongside an image of her flashing a peace sign to the camera in the post, sporting white sunglasses and a white handbag casually draped over her shoulder.
According to the NY Post, the agency 101 Modeling in Los Angeles, responsible for managing some of Leone’s bookings, stated that her death is under investigation as a “home invasion homicide.”
“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,” 101 Modeling wrote on X.
Family and Friends Reach Out on Social Media Following the Death of Sophia Leone
Heartfelt tributes kept flowing in for Leone as the news of her passing spread.
“I’m so f—g sorry to anyone who knew Sophia. Her and I interacted with each other a handful of times but we were never super close,” Adult film performer Riley Jean wrote on X.
“If anybody needs someone to talk to please feel free to send me a message. This is a hard time for all of us,” Jean added.
Adult film actress Penelope Woods also expressed sorrow over Leone’s passing. “I pay my condolences to Sophia, you were nothing but genuine and kind to me and made me laugh the few times we hung out, it truly angers me that you were taken from this world,” Woods wrote.
Leone’s stepfather, Mike Romero, initiated a GoFundMe campaign, using the platform to express the family’s sorrow.
“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,” Romero wrote.
“Sophia was a beloved Daughter, Sister, Grand Daughter, Niece and Friend. 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,” he added.
Sophia Leone made her industry debut in 2014. She appeared in more than 80 films according to her IMDb page.