PORN STAR TRAGEDY Who was Olivia Nova? Porn star dead at 20 who had been in the adult industry for less than a year

OLIVIA Nova was a US porn actress who died at the age of 20.

She had only been in the industry for a year when her tragic death was announced. Here's what we know.

Olivia Nova died at the age of 20 just months after she began working in porn
Olivia Nova died at the age of 20 just months after she began working in porn
Who was Olivia Nova?
Olivia Nova, real name Lexi Forte, was born and raised in Minnesota before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada.

She started her career as adult actress in March 2017, and was represented by LA Direct Models.

Her career quickly began to take off as she starred in several adult movies and collected a large fanbase on social media.

In an interview from last August, Nova said she wanted to gain academic qualifications.

She told photographer Dave Naz: "I plan on graduating school".

Olivia Nova's death
It was announced that Olivia had died aged just 20 on 9 January 2018.

LA Direct Models said they were "beyond shocked by the sudden death".

A statement said: "While only represented by Direct Models for a short period of time, we came to know Olivia as a beautiful girl with a very sweet and gentle personality.

"Another one, way too young, we are beyond shocked and most certainly, it was completely out of the blue. Rest in peace, sweet angel."