Adult film star August Ames has died at the age of 23.

The actor was found dead at her home in Camarillo, California on Monday (December 5).

"Mercedes Grabowski died of asphyxia due to hanging," the Ventura County Health Care Agency told International Business Times.

"Manner is suicide."

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August, born Mercedes Grabowski, had starred in over 270 adult films since making her acting debut in 2013.

The Canadian actor had many friends in the adult film community, many of whom paid tribute to the actress after her untimely death.