Porn star Dahlia Sky, 31, dead from apparent suicide after battling cancer and depression
Porn star Dahlia Sky, 31, is found dead from gunshot in apparent suicide after battling terminal breast cancer and depression
- Dahlia Sky was found suffering from fatal gunshot wound to the head in her car in San Fernando Valley, California, on June 30
- LAPD said Sky’s death is being investigated as a ‘potential suicide’ and there is no evidence of foul play
- Sky, who would have turned 32 in August, had been diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and was struggling with depression
- Family said Sky was homeless and living in her car before her death
Adult entertainment actress Dahlia Sky has been found shot dead in a suicide after reportedly battling terminal breast cancer and depression.
Sky, 31, was discovered suffering from a fatal gunshot wound to the head in her car parked in Sun Fernando Valley, California, at around 8pm on June 30.
Police earlier said they were investigating Sky’s death as a ‘potential suicide’ while awaiting the results of her autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.
Cancer-stricken porn star Dahlia Sky, 31, was found suffering from a fatal gunshot wound in her car in San Fernando Valley, California, on June 30. Sky’s death is being investigated as a potential suicide
Sky battled Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, which was said to have led to her depression
LAPD Detective Dave Peteque told Adult Video News there is no evidence at this time to suggest any foul play in Sky’s death.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has since concluded that Sky died by suicide caused by a gunshot wound to the head.
Sky, who would have celebrated her 32nd birthday next month, reportedly had been diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and was struggling with depression at the time of her death.
According to the description of a GoFundMe campaign that was launched earlier this week on behalf of Sky’s mother, the cancer-stricken actress was homeless and had been living in her car.
Colleagues in the pornography industry remembered the veteran performer as ‘a beautiful soul.’
JHP Films owner Hans told AVN that Sky’s years-long battle with the illness had taken a toll on her.
The LAPD said there is no evidence to suggest any foul play in Sky’s death
Sky had appeared in some 600 adult films and earned multiple industry award nominations over the course of her 10-year career
‘During her last year I spoke to her several times about life. It was not an easy ride for her,’ Hans said. This will take a long time to get over, if it’s even possible. Dahlia Sky, you beautiful soul, you funny, complicated and warm-hearted friend! I am going to miss you so much.’
Sky was part of the adult entertainment world for a decade and had around 600 credits to her name, with some of her performances earning her industry awards and nominations.
‘She was a really sweet girl,’ said film director Axel Braun in a statement to AVN. ‘I shot her dozens of times and not only did she always bring her A game as a performer, but she was also a very talented actress and a real trooper.
Sky’s family revealed that the 31-year-old woman was homeless and living in her car
Porn star Stormy Daniels mourn her colleague and ‘fried’ Sky in a tweet on Thursday
‘She was super funny and she had a big heart, but unfortunately her battle with breast cancer took a toll on her mental health and she struggled with depression, as most people would. My heart goes out to her family and loved ones, we lost a beautiful soul.’
Stormy Daniels, the porn star who infamously alleged she had an affair with Donald Trump and was paid $130,000 in hush money, mourned Sky in a tweet.
“I had the opportunity to direct many many talented performers during my time with Wicked,” she wrote.
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