Canadian porn star Mercedes Grabowski, known under the pseudonym August Ames, committed suicide at the age of 23.
Grabowski's husband confirmed the actress's death to The Sun. During her four-year career, she managed to star in more than 270 films, winning several AVN Awards.
Mercedes Grabowski August Ames: According to Friends
Friends of the porn actress told the publication that she was bullied after she refused to act in a scene with an actor who took part in a homosexual porn film. She was immediately accused of homophobia, but she recalled that she had also acted in lesbian porn. Grabowski also pointed out that many girls in the porn business try to avoid contact with male actors who indulge in same-sex love on camera.
Ames's husband and producer Kevin Moore, in a commentary for Adult Video News, called her the kindest person he had ever known: “She meant the whole world to me. Please let this remain a private family matter during such a difficult time.”
Holly Randall, chief photographer for Playboy Plus: “I fucking loved that girl. I'm so sorry I didn't know how bad it was. We are all heartbroken, you were truly loved by many. I just can't believe it. Rest in peace".
Porn actress Madison Messina: “Unfortunately, bullying within the industry has claimed another life. August Ames has been terribly terrorized for the past 24 hours for standing up for her right to choose who she works with. Unfortunately, she committed suicide."
On December 5, porn actress August Ames died at her home in California. The Ventura County pathologist said the cause of death was asphyxia by hanging. Police found no signs of foul play. There is no toxicological analysis yet, but, according to preliminary information, the actress committed suicide. According to those close to Ames, the girl became depressed after being bullied on Twitter: she was accused of homophobia for refusing to film with an actor who played gay porn.
On December 3, August Ames tweeted to warn the girls who would be replacing her on the set that their partner (his name was not given) was filming porn with men.
“This is not homophobia. Most girls do not film with men who have participated in gay porn for safety reasons. I do the same. I don’t put my body at risk, I don’t know what they do in private.”
Porn actors undergo different medical tests for filming heterosexual and homosexual scenes, and Ames thus hinted that her colleague might have sexually transmitted diseases. This caused a great stir. Many Twitter users, including those involved in the porn industry, accused the girl of homophobic statements. She responded by saying that she decides who to film with, but still asked for forgiveness from those who were offended by her words.
“I have nothing to apologize for! Apologizing for taking extra measures to make sure my body is safe? Go to hell those who attack me, although I had no evil intentions. I fucking love the gay community. What the fuck! I choose who I let into my body. No hate."
“Sorry, but that’s my opinion. My body - my rules. I am truly sorry if I offended anyone."
“Choose who YOU want to work with. Don't do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. Share your thoughts. I did all three, and Twitter crap on me.”
In her latest tweet on December 5, the actress wrote: “Go to hell, all of you.”
August Ames's real name is Mercedes Grabowski, the actress was born in Nova Scotia, Canada. During her four-year career in porn, she has appeared in over 270 films and won two Adult Video News (AVN) awards.
Ames's husband and producer Kevin Moore, in a commentary for Adult Video News, called her the kindest person he had ever known: “She meant the whole world to me. Please let this remain a private family matter during such a difficult time.”
In memory of the loss, Brazzers has postponed the release of a porn film with August Ames. Many people in the industry expressed their condolences and bid farewell to her on social media.
I fucking loved this girl so much.
August Ames was born August 26, 1994 year in Nova Scotia. She Polish origin. She is from military Therefore, my family traveled all over Canada. Before her career as a porn actress she worked nanny, Then from 14 years old worked 2 summers on the ranch in Colorado Springs. She cleaned stables and taught children, and also worked hippotherapy for children with disabilities. She later worked as Zumba and instructor for yoga. Worked the same way barmaids and in solariums.
Then in 2013
year she starred in her first hardcore solo/fetish scene and thereby embarked on the path of a porn star. She has already appeared in such well-known companies as Evil Angel, Smash Pictures, Lethal Hardcore, Wicked Pictures, Pure Play Media. In addition, Ames has worked for websites such as Twistys, Digital Desire and Naughty America.
December 5, 2017 of the year was found dead, according to police in southern California. The Ventura County Medical Examiner has confirmed the death of the 23-year-old woman.
People close to her, friends, believe that she committed suicide, talking about conflict on social networks, after which she was exposed depression. Friends of the porn actress told the publication that she was subjected to bullying after she refused to do a scene with an actor who took part in homosexual porn film. She was immediately accused of homophobia, but she recalled that she had also acted in lesbian porn. Grabowski also pointed out that many girls in the porn business strive avoid contact with male actors who indulge in same-sex love on camera.
Grabowski's husband director of Evil Angel studio (Kevin Moore), confirmed death of the actress.
According to source Mirror Online, August was found hanged at a public park about a 20-minute drive from his home early Tuesday morning. She left in car suicide note, where she asked for forgiveness from her loved ones. There was no mention of the cruel comments she had previously received on Twitter. Neither in the car nor at the scene of the incident no presence of drugs or alcohol was recorded, although toxicology tests are still ongoing.
Just weeks before her tragic death, August opened up about the long-term depression she suffered as a result of child abuse.
"That's just terrible. I have to keep busy, otherwise I start thinking about all this and then I get depressed.", she said in an interview.
“I'll be fine for a few days, but if I don't do anything, I go into these terrible memories of my childhood, I get very depressed, I can't bring myself to get out of bed and I cancel my scenes for a week or two.».
Awards and nominations
- 2015 AVN Award Best New Starlet
- 2015 AVN Award Best POV Sex Scene (with Kevin Moore) Spandex Loads 8
- 2015 AVN Award Cutest Newcomer (Fan Award) Winner
- 2015 XBIZ Award Best New Starlet
- 2015 XRCO Award New Starlet
- 2015 XRCO Award Cream Dream Winner
- 2016 AVN Award Best Boy/Girl Sex Scene (with Manuel Ferrara) Oil Overload 12
- 2016 AVN Award Female Performer of the Year
- 2016 XBIZ Award Female Performer of the Year
- 2016 XBIZ Award Best Actress – Feature Release Safe Landings
- 2016 XBIZ Award Best Sex Scene – Feature Release (with Xander Corvus & Marcus London) Safe Landings
- Miss FreeOnes Best Newcomer 2014
- Twistys Treat of the Month - March 2015
NIGHTMOVIES AWARDS
- Winner: Best Boobs (Editor's Choice)
Porn actress August Ames was found dead in her home. Many consider the cause of death to be suicide, and the reason for it is the harsh criticism that the girl faced when she announced on Twitter that she would not act in sex scenes with bisexuals and gays.
Doctors in California's Ventura County have confirmed reports of the death of 23-year-old actress August Ames, who starred in more than 270 adult films over a three-year career. The girl's body was found in her home in Camarillo. Police have not released the cause of Ames' death, but according to The Blast, there are no suspects in her death, which could indicate a suicide.
Her husband, director Kevin Moore, also announced the girl’s death. He asked the public to refrain from asking questions to the family of the deceased.
She was the sweetest person I knew and she meant the world to me. Please, during this difficult time for us, treat this as something that matters to the privacy of the family.
The porn actress and winner of two “porn Oscars” got into a scandal a few days before her death: she refused to star in a film with a man who had previously starred in a homosexual sex scene. Ames wrote about this on Twitter, presenting her refusal as a kind of warning to the girls who might replace her in the film.
August Ames
Whoever (the girls) agrees to fill in for me tomorrow on Erotica X, you'll be filming with a guy who's done gay porn, just so you know. It's crap, that's all I can say. 🤷🏽♀️ Do agents really care who they represent anymore? LA Direct, I'll work out at home for now. 🤓✏️🔍This attitude of the actress towards representatives of sexual minorities on the set caused a flurry of indignation. Many, including other porn actresses, considered her words to be overt homophobia.
Alexis Monroe
I think it's very funny to see how you discriminate against someone who has acted or is acting in gay porn, when half the industry films with such performers. ALL actors must take the SAME tests before working.Julia Ann
Everyone has the right not to work with someone they don't want to work with. With whom and why, no one should be interested, but only if you yourself do not initiate them into this, telling everyone in a row. Not all things are worth tweeting.Jessica Drake
Performers, in every sense of the word, sleep with whoever they want to sleep with. But if you're destroying guys based on the fact that they might have done gay or bi scenes, your logic is seriously compromised. The reality is WE DON'T KNOW who is doing what to whom when there are no cameras around.👀
Ames tried to apologize, but it seemed it was too late.
