Popular p*rn star, Olivia Nova whose real name is Lexi Rose Forte - died on Sunday 7 January at the age of 20, just days after tweeting that she was alone at Christmas and needed someone to lift her spirits.

The 20-year-old who started her p*rn career in the year 2017 died mysteriously and the cause of her death is yet to be ascertained.

The report:

“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.”

According to The Daily Mail, Nova was found dead in Las Vegas on January 7. The cause of the 20-year-old’s death is currently unknown.

Nova started out her career as a model after she was scouted at the age of 12 and only moved into the adult film industry in 2017.

"How they're going to pay for all of this is the last thing the family should have to worry about.

"We are asking that friends and loved ones of Lexi rally together to support her family during this time of need whether it be by prayer, good vibes or a monetary donation. Please, share this link and join us to support Lexi's family in this most unbearable time."

During her short career, Nova worked with a number of big-name p0** distributors, including NovaBrazzers, Naughty America, and Digital Sin.

P*rn star Olivia Nova's devastated family beg fans to help pay funeral costs as actress dies unexpectedly aged 20

A benefit is being organised in Minnesota to fundraise and to provide emotional support for Lexi's family.

The talented singer and adult entertainer's funeral service is likely to be held in the week of January 15, but nothing has been finalised.

The family of p0** star Olivia Nova has asked her friends and fans to help contribute to her funeral costs as her unexpected death sent shockwaves through the industry.

Olivia - real name Lexi Rose Forte - died on Sunday 7 January at the age of 20, just days after tweeting that she was alone at Christmas and needed someone to lift her spirits.

While no cause of death has yet been determined, her agent confirmed she had passed away yesterday.

And now Lexi's mum Leslie is facing the heartbreaking task of recovering her daughter's body and bringing her home to Minnesota where she will be laid to rest.

But family friend Connor Frye told Mirror Online that Lexi's family are struggling to deal with the unexpected travel costs and rising funeral expenses that have come with the tragic death.

"It's just a devastating loss for all us," he explained.

"We are hoping people would donate to help pay for the funeral costs as Leslie doesn't have any money to do it herself. I was a close friend to Lexi before she left Minnesota where she is from, and I am hoping we can get all the support we can for her."

To help the family, close friends have set up a GoFundMe page which has already raised $5,170 of the $8,000 goal.

The page states that Lexi leaves behind her mum, her 17-year-old brother David and her seven-year-old sister, Macie.

"Leslie must now travel to Las Vegas to sort through and pack Lexi’s belongings, retrieve Lexi’s beloved dog, Rocko, and finally, bring Lexi back home to Minnesota," it continues.

"As you can imagine, travel costs are adding up quickly in addition to the funeral expenses that no parent should have to ever endure.

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