PORN star Dakota Skye has reportedly been found dead at the age
of just 27.
The adult film performer died in a "recreational vehicle"
earlier this week, according to Adult Video News.
According to the site, Skye began her porn career in 2013 and
has appeared in more than 300 films.
The 27-year-old made headlines last month when she posed topless
next to a George Floyd mural.
She posted: "Happy #GeorgeFloyd day in #santabarbara <3
#dakotaskye equality&fair treatment for all. Dope mural."
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's office
confirmed to AVN that Skye died at an undisclosed location.
Read our Dakota Skye live blog below for the latest updates...
9 MINUTES AGO
INSTAGRAM BACKLASH
The adult film star – who began her career in 2013 – faced
backlash last month after posting a topless picture in front of
Floyd's mural on Instagram.
She wrote: “Happy georgefloyd day in santabarbara <3 dakotaskye
equality&fair treatment for all. Dope mural.”
But her fans were less than impressed with one writing: “This is
some serious disrespectful bulls*** Lauren.”
Another said: “wtf what does flashing have to do with George
Floyd death.”
23 MINUTES AGO
EMOTIONAL TRIBUTES
“Dakota was a dear friend and part of our industry family, and
we are saddened by her loss,” adult industry figure James
Bartholet told AVN.
“She still had so much more to give to the world and to the
industry, and I'm just very saddened and at a loss for words.
“We wish all the best to her family, and we hope people respect
their privacy and please remember her in a good way. Remember
her for all the joy and pleasure she brought us.”
A Twitter user paid tribute to the adult star, tweeting: “Fly
with the angels. No matter one’s exit please be respectful and
remember it costs nothing to be kind. bekind.”
40 MINUTES AGO
AUNT SPEAKS
A cause of death has not been confirmed but Lauren's aunt Linda
Arden said her niece was an alcoholic and had battled an
addiction with fentanyl.
She told The US Sun: “Her real life story and how she came to be
in that industry, has truly been a tragedy.
“She died almost exactly two years after her mother, my baby
sister's, death which was caused by addiction and alcoholism.
“Lauren was a product of a highly dysfunctional family involving
drugs, alcohol, physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse.”
57 MINUTES AGO
HOW DID DAKOTA SKYE DIE?
The LA County Medical Examiner-Coroner's office confirmed Skye's
death to AVN on June 10.
The former adult star was found dead June 9 at an undisclosed
location in Los Angeles.
Her body was confirmed by her husband, as her cause of death is
still unknown.
TODAY, 00:09
FRIENDS REMEMBER DAKOTA
After news of her passing broke on Wednesday, friends and family
took to social media to mourn Dakota Skye.
Adult industry insider James Bartholet shared a tweet honoring
the late star.
“RIP Dakota Skye, you are in our thoughts, our hearts, and
prayers,” he wrote.
“Our thoughts and prayers are also going out to her family.”
TODAY, 00:05
WHAT WAS DAKOTA SKYE'S REAL NAME?
Dakota Skye was the stage name used by Lauren Scott when she
worked as an adult performer.
The star's aunt said she got involved in the industry after
growing up in a very difficult environment.
“Lauren was a product of a highly dysfunctional family involving
drugs, alcohol, physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse,”
her aunt Linda Arden told The Sun.
TODAY, 22:37
DAKOTA'S AUNT SAID SHE TRIED TO HELP FAMILY
Dakota Skye's aunt, Linda Arden, told The Sun that despite the
adult star's troubles, she was a loving person who tried to help
her family as much as she could.
“She was the sweetest girl,” Arden said. “She lived with me when
she was a baby. She loved her family. All of her money, she gave
back to help her mom and brothers.
“She was an addict and an alcoholic, but really, all she was
doing was searching for love – someone to care about her.
“I was so scared about her. She was in so much pain. I thought
she was going to make it. She had been clean for week.”
A week...
https://www.the-sun.com/news/3060778/dakota-skye-porn-star-dead-
27-updates/