Popular adult entertainer Kagney Linn Karter was found dead in her home in Cuyahoga County, Ohio at the age of 36.
Karter’s death was ruled a suicide by self-inflicted gunshot, casting a somber note on her last Instagram post.
In her final post, the star looked to be in good spirits, posting a photo of herself posing on a beach in Florida.
The post has been flooded with tributes and speculation about Karter’s mental state, with many drawing attention to her history of mental health struggles.
A GoFundMe set up by her friends and business partners described her as having struggled with mental health issues, and they praised her continued effort to show up for others despite her own struggles.
Concerns have been raised about the possible effect of online bullying and the stressors of Karter’s career in the adult entertainment industry.
Many people have taken to speculating about the impact of these factors on her mental health, while others have criticized her previous career choices.
