Porn star August Ames found dead at home in California

Porn actress August Ames has been found dead at her home in California in a suspected suicide.

The Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed her death to The Blast.

The actress was married to adult film director Kevin Moore who said she was the "kindest person I ever knew".

August, 23, had received a tirade of abuse at the weekend on Twitter after saying she wouldn't work with "crossover" gay porn actors.

She said: "Do agents really not care about who they're representing?"

Some people on social media called her homophobic and also attacked her when she posted further updates defending her actions.

She said she was attracted to other women, so she couldn't be homophobic.

But she said people on Twitter had torn her apart regardless.

August, whose real name was Mercedes Grabowski, had appeared in more than 270 adult films since her debut in 2013 and won two AVN industry awards, including cutest newcomer in 2015.

She was also nominated for the female performer of the year award at January's AVN Awards.

Her husband Kevin says August's death is a private family matter and has described his wife as "the kindest person I ever knew" and says "she meant the world".

Fellow adult film performers and directors have paid tribute to August on social media.

Director and producer Jules Jordan said: "Rest In Peace to August Ames, one of the best, nicest people I ever knew in the business...."

Performer Abella Danger said: "I just can't even believe I'll never hear your laugh again, RIP beautiful girl."

Keisha Grey said: "Rest easy August Ames thank you for being there for me during that hard time."

Mick Blue said: "RIP @AugustAmesxxx!!! We lost a beautiful amazing human being Ldt night! No words can every make up for the huge loss we all have!"

Anna Lee said: "@AugustAmesxxx - one of the first women I had the pleasure of shooting and a beautiful Canadian. You will be very missed on this saddest of days. #RIP My condolences to her family and friends."

Jason Brown said: "One of the last times we got to hang out... w/@Abella_Danger at @JulesJordan Such a happy time. I'm gonna miss you girl, you were to cool for this place anyway! 😓💔👼 #RIPAugustAmes."

Before entering the porn industry, August Ames worked in a bar, as a nanny and in a tanning salon.

She was born in the Canadian town of Antigonish in Nova Scotia but grew up in Colorado.

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