A heartbreaking series of adult entertainers have tragically lost their lives prematurely, with the most recent case occurring this week. The adult industry has long been marred by stories of drug abuse and suicide, and experts have pointed out the mental health challenges that some performers face due to societal stigma.
Dr Gail Dines meanwhile stated: "Just because they've signed a contract doesn't mean they're consenting to what goes on at the porn set. A lot of them are not prepared for what's going to happen to them Below, we delve into the stories of some of the women whose lives took tragic turns while working in the adult industry.
Anna Beatriz Pereira Alves, known online as Anna Polly, reportedly filmed a threesome with two men in a Rio de Janeiro hotel before she fell to her death from the balcony.
A chilling photo shows an officer standing over what is believed to be the body of the woman, and police are now suggesting she may have been murdered. The men she was filming content with allegedly gave conflicting accounts to the police but were released without charge. Emily Willis, considered one of the world's top adult stars, sought help for a drug addiction, reports the Daily Star. The year-old actress, who had appeared in over films, was left "permanently disabled" following an incident at a Malibu rehabilitation center, according to a recent lawsuit.
She was found unresponsive and her family is now suing the facility for "abuse of a dependent adult, professional negligence, negligence and fraudulent business practices". The star suffered a cardiac arrest at the high-profile clinic early last year and has since been in a semi-conscious state. Reports claim she was using "five to six grams" of ketamine daily before entering rehab. In a tragic turn of events, British performer Sophie Anderson took her own life mere weeks after her partner Oliver Spedding, also from the adult film industry, died.
