Why 26-year-old adult film star Sofia Leone really died. Forensic experts say this is a unique situation

Sofia Leone, a renowned adult film star, died unexpectedly at the age of 26 earlier this month in tragic circumstances that authorities called "suspicious."

The tragic news of Sophia's death, discovered breathless in her New Mexico apartment on March 1, was announced by her family through a GoFundMe fundraising page, an initiative created to help cover funeral expenses, according to information provided by People.

"Her stepfather, Mike Romero, expressed online the devastation and shock that Sophia's sudden loss has caused family and friends," he said in a statement announcing the young woman's unexpected death.

“In addition to the complex grieving process and seeking justice for Sophia, the family is also facing a financial burden they were not prepared for,” he added.

While those close to her mobilized to raise funds in memory of Sofia Leone, the Albuquerque Police Department began an investigation into the circumstances of the tragic death.

Police have launched an investigation to find out why Sofia Leone died

Sophia Leone's cause of death remains unknown as authorities were unable to determine the exact cause until the toxicology report was completed.

However, a spokesman for the Albuquerque Police Department ruled out robbery or homicide in Sophia's death, although there were conflicting statements from the adult modeling agency she was associated with, 101 Modeling.

"Police are still investigating this as a 'suspicious death' as we do not have enough information to determine whether this is a crime or not," the spokesperson explained.

As for whether Sofia Leone's death was related to drug use, authorities have so far been reluctant to provide details, preferring to wait for full results of toxicology tests, refusing to comment on this aspect when asked by TMZ reporters.