Olivia Nova
Olivia Nova | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lexi Forde April 28, 1997 |
| Died | January 7, 2018 (aged 20) Las Vegas, Nevada, US |
Lexi Forde (April 28, 1997 – January 7, 2018),[1] known professionally as Olivia Nova, was an American pornographic actress and adult model. Only being in the adult industry for about a year, Forde's death became widely notable for its suddenness and her death coinciding with the deaths of other actresses in the industry. She had 35 acting credits before her death, being nominated for an AVN Award in 2018 and two XBIZ Europa awards in 2019.[2][3]
Early and personal life
Forde was born in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, on April 28, 1997.
Her boyfriend allegedly committed suicide in the months before her death.[4]
Professional career
Forde starred in films such as Digital Sin's 'Bound for Sex 2'[5][6] and Girlfriends Films' 'Please Make Me A Lesbian 7',[7] as well as work for Brazzers and Vixen.[8]
Death
In the weeks before her death, Forde posted on Twitter her sadness over being alone during the holidays, also denying accusations that she was a heroin user.[9] A friend of Forde's stated after her death that she had been trying to get sober in the months before her death.[1]
According to KFOX14, Las Vegas police were dispatched to Forde's home at approximately 9 A.M. after the discovery of her body by the Fire Department.[10]
LA Direct Models, Forde's talent agency, announced on January 8, 2018, that she had died the day before, according to the Las Vegas Coroner's office.[11][12]
Legacy
Twelve days after Forde's death, fellow pornographic actress Olivia Lua committed suicide.[13] Lua and Forde's deaths coincided with the deaths of fellow actresses Yurizan Beltran, August Ames, and Shyla Stylez.[14][15][16] These deaths inspired adult actresses Sara Jay and Angelina Castro to host industry support events to improve the mental health of adult actors and actresses.[17]
Tila Tequila, an American model known for her controversial statements, stated Forde and other actresses' deaths were the will of God. Her statements were widely condemned.[18]
In a 2019 court case, former pornographic actress Andy Rye stated Derek Hay, owner of LA Direct Models, showed no emotion for and provided no support after the deaths of Forde and Lua.[19]
References
- ^ a b Brow, Jason (January 15, 2018). "Olivia Nova: Friend Says Porn Star Was Desperate To 'Change' Her Life & Get Sober Before Death". Hollywood Life. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Internet Adult Film Database". www.iafd.com. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Freixes, Alejandro (August 13, 2018). "XBIZ Announces Finalist Nominees for 1st XBIZ Europa Awards". XBIZ. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Olivia Nova Is Third Adult Film Star To Die Suddenly Within A Month". Oxygen. January 11, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Freixes, Alejandro (July 31, 2017). "Digital Sin Releases 'Bound for Sex 2'". XBIZ. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Miller, Dan (July 31, 2017). "Digital Sin Releases 'Bound for Sex 2'". AVN. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Santana, Melissa (July 19, 2017). "Girlfriends Films Releases 'Please Make Me Lesbian 14'". XBIZ. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Adult Film Star Olivia Nova Dead at 20". Complex. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Porn star Olivia Nova, who died Sunday, wanted to be the next Amy Winehouse". East Bay Times. January 10, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Castelan, Antonio (January 10, 2019). "20-year-old pornstar found dead in Las Vegas home". KFOX. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Warren, Peter (January 8, 2018). "Olivia Nova Passes Away". AVN. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Pardon, Rhett (January 8, 2018). "Olivia Nova Passes Away". XBIZ. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Miller, Dan (January 18, 2018). "Olivia Lua Passes Away". AVN. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Stone, Ken (January 9, 2018). "Olivia Nova dies at 20: 4th porn star with LA ties lost in recent months". MyNewsLA.com. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ McBride, Jessica (January 20, 2018). "Olivia Lua Dead: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". EntertainmentNow. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Dansby, Kel (January 9, 2018). "20-year-old adult star found dead in Vegas home". News 5 Cleveland WEWS. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Santana, Melissa (February 27, 2018). "Sara Jay, Angelina Castro Hosting Industry Support Event Tomorrow in Miami". XBIZ. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Larocca, Courteney (January 12, 2018). "Tila Tequila Claims She Knows Why Olivia Nova & More Adult Film Stars Are Dying". Hollywood Life. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Turner, Gustavo (September 27, 2019). "Here's What Happened This Week at the Derek Hay Labor Board Hearings". XBIZ. Retrieved November 2, 2025.