23-Year-Old Adult Film Star August Ames Found Dead Amid Homophobia Accusation

August Ames, a prolific adult film actress has tragically passed away at the age of 23. Hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, Ames reportedly died in Camarillo, California, on Tuesday morning.

The exact cause of her death remains shrouded in mystery, with authorities yet to disclose any details. Police, however, have stated that there is no indication of foul play, as reported by AVN. The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the passing of Ames, whose real name is Mercedes Grabowski, but did not provide a cause.

Speculation has arisen that Ames may have taken her own life, though no official confirmation has been made. Her husband, Kevin Moore, expressed profound sadness and appealed for privacy during this challenging time. He described Ames as “the kindest person I ever knew” and emphasized the need to keep the matter private.

The news of Ames’ death comes shortly after she faced intense criticism for her comments regarding working with actors who had also performed in gay pornography, whom she referred to as “crossover” performers. This sparked accusations of homophobia on social media platforms like Twitter. In response, Ames defended herself, asserting her right to autonomy over her body and stating that her intentions were not malicious.

August Ames Tweets

August Ames Tweets

In a tweet, she declared, “I don’t have anything to apologize for! Apologizing for taking extra steps to ensure that my body stays safe? F*** you guys attacking me when none of my intentions were malicious. I f**king love the gay community! What the f*** ever! I CHOOSE who I have inside my body. No hate.”

Ames’ final tweet, posted the following day, simply read, “f*** y’all.”

August Ames’ Final Tweet

Throughout her career, Ames accumulated over 270 film credits since 2013. She was nominated for the coveted Female Performer of the Year award at the upcoming 2018 Adult Video News Awards, showcasing her impact and recognition within the adult entertainment industry.