Who was Dakota Skye and how did she die?
A FORMER adult star was found dead in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 9. Dakota Skye's death was confirmed by her aunt on the stars Facebook account. Skye, 27, was a former porn star at the time of her death. The 27-year-old entered the adult industry in 2013 and was nominated for an Adult Video News award in 2015 for Best new Starlet. She remained semi-active as a performer until last year and had nearly 300 scenes to her name. Dakota performed for a range of studios, including Brazzers, Reality Kings and Naughty America. 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. 4 Skye's cause of death has yet to be revealed Credit: Instagram @dakotaskyex  This is truly a tragedy. If you are suffering from addiction, I beg you to get help!" Skye's aunt posted on Facebook. "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. 4 Dakota Skye was 27 at the time of her death Credit: Getty  Most read in Celebrity POOR BABY! Kim fails bar exam AGAIN on KUWTK finale & blames having Covid for not passing Exclusive MOVING FAST! Kanye West 'to buy new property in NYC' to be closer to girlfriend Irina Shayk Exclusive 'IT'S A LOT' Kim's a 'wreck & leaning' on Kris after KUWTK finale & Kanye's trip with Irina BLAKE'S HEARTBREAK Blake Lively shares sweet photo with late dad Ernie after tragic death NOT ON BOARD Irina Shayk's ex Bradley Cooper 'hopes her romance with Kanye fizzles out' ON THE LO Ben Affleck gambles in Las Vegas casino at 3 AM without girlfriend JLo  "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 ones exit please be respectful and remember it costs nothing to be kind. #BeKind.  Another person chimed in saying: Rest in peace Dakota Skye thank you for all the light brought to this world with your personality!