What happened to August Ames?
In December 2017, famed adult film star August Ames died by suicide in a park in the Conejo Valley. Her death came just a day after she’d been the victim of a social media pile-on by fellow porn professionals—punishment for her tweeting out something deemed homophobic.
When will the last days of August be available on Audible?
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Why did Amanda Ames text a friend about Markus Dupree?
Ames did a scene with Russian porn star Markus Dupree, and his domineering style might have triggered her. Ames texted a friend, saying Dupree went "full on War Machine" on her.
How did August Ames die?
In December 2017, famed adult film star August Ames died by suicide in a park in the Conejo Valley. Her death came just a day after she’d been the victim of a social media pile-on by fellow porn professionals—punishment...
What episode of The Last Days of August is the Butterfly Effect?
The Last Days of August: Episode Seven. April 11, 2019 • 39 min. Jon Ronson, the creator of Audible Original The Butterfly Effect, delves into the pornography industry again as he unravels the never-before-told story of what caused a beloved 23-year-old actress’s untimely death. In December 2017, famed adult film star August Ames died by suicide in ...
When is the last day of August episode 5?
The Last Days of August: Episode Five. April 11, 2019 • 29 min. Jon Ronson, the creator of Audible Original The Butterfly Effect, delves into the pornography industry again as he unravels the never-before-told story of what caused a beloved 23-year-old actress’s untimely death. In December 2017, famed adult film star August Ames died by suicide in ...
How old is August Ames?
"The Last Days of August," a new Audible podcast with investigative journalist Jon Ronson, explores what really might have happened to 23-year-old porn star August Ames.
How did August Ames die?
She died by suicide in December 2017 after tweeting that she did not want to perform with a male actor who did crossover scenes. Ethan Miller/Getty Images.
Who pushed Ames to death?
Her husband, Kevin Moore, proclaimed it was internet bullies who pushed Ames to her untimely death. He posted "The Truth" about Ames's death on her Twitter page six days after her death, specifically blaming cyberbullying—and people like Jessica Drake and Jaxton Wheeler—for Ames's death.
Publisher's Summary
Jon Ronson, the creator of Audible Original The Butterfly Effect, delves into the pornography industry again as he unravels the never-before-told story of what caused a beloved 23-year-old actress’s untimely death.
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Publisher's Summary
Jon Ronson, the creator of Audible Original The Butterfly Effect, delves into the pornography industry again as he unravels the never-before-told story of what caused a beloved 23-year-old actress’s untimely death.
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