Popular adult film star Kagney Linn Karter sadly passed away due to suicide last week at 36. On 15 February, 2024, she made a suicide attempt and her dead body was discovered at her residence in Parma, Ohio. Her friends and fans started a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe. They expressed deep sorrow over the tragic news.
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Who Is Kagney Linn Karter?
Kagney Linn Karter was a popular American adult film star. She was popularly known for her bold moves and skills. Her journey in the adult entertainment industry was a testament to her dedication and talent. Her ability to connect with her audience and maintain a private life outside her career is admirable. She was a highly acclaimed porn star and model from Harris County, Texas, USA. She was a great performer, known for Naughty America, which captured the eyes of the audience.
Kagney Linn Karter Early life
Kagney Linn Karter was born on March 28, 1987, in Houston, Texas, USA. She was raised in St. Joseph, Missouri. She attended Missouri Western State University, where she completed her Psychology degree. She participated in debates, speeches, running, and cheerleading during high school days.
Kagney Linn Karter Career
She had an interest in acting and singing. So, to make a career in the entertainment industry, she moved to California. In 2007, she received the Déjà Vu Showgirl of the Year title. She did odd jobs to live her life during the initial days of her life. Her first job was as an office hostess in a Mexican restaurant. Before entering the adult industry, Kagney worked as a dancer. Karter fell out with her manager when he discovered she was a great exotic dancer. While continuing to dance in California, she eventually chose to do modelling and, after signing with the company LA Direct Models, posed for shoots with popular photographer Holly Randall.
And finally, she made her official debut in September 2008 at the age of 19 and earned fame through her skills. Her first shoot was for Naughty America with Johnny Sins. In 2009, she was the Penthouse Pet of the Month for June and featured on the covers of Hustler in April and Adult Video News in June.
She appeared on the cover of Holly Randall’s photo book Erotic Dream Girls, which published in October 2009. In January 2010, she signed a great performing contract with the Zero Tolerance Entertainment production company.
In 2012, Karter took part in Louis Theroux’s Twilight of the Porn Stars, a BBC documentary film about the adult industry, the lives of famous porn stars and the struggle to compete with free internet alternatives. After that in 2018, Linn released an extended play recording entitled The Crossover. In 2022, Karter also released her second extended play, titled The Take Over.
Kagney Linn Karter Career in Adult Films
Karter worked in 240 to 250 adult films from 2008 to 2018. She received many awards including AVN awards for Best New Starlet and Best POV Scene in 2010, Urban X Award 2012 for Best Scene for Prince the Penetrator, the 2013 XBIZ Awards nominee Female Performer of Year, the AVN award 2014 for Best B**bs, and the Night Moves Award in the Best B**bs Category in 2018. She won the XBIZ award for New Starlet of the Year and the XRCO award for Best New Starlet.
Karter has also worked with other popular adult actresses, such as Jayden Jaymes, Ashil Orion, Cory Chase, Edyn Blair, Leah Gotti and Autumn Falls. Within a few years, she worked with popular studios such as Mile High, Zero Tolerance, Pure Play Media, Reality Kings, Naughty America, Diabolic Video, Brazzers, 3rd Degree, and many more.
In 2016, she suffered from many personal and professional issues, and she decided to attempt suicide, but her luck saved her. Then she released an Extended Play recording, The Take Over, and this work created her huge fan following.
Kagney Linn Karter’s Physical Appearance
Karter is 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm) tall and her approximate weight is 55 kilograms (121 pounds). She is popularly known for having a perfect hourglass figure with estimated measurements of around 35-24-35 inches. Her hair colour is light blonde, and her eyes are mesmerising blue, which captures the attention of her fans. Karter has a beautiful tattoo on her lower abdomen that reads “One Life.” This tattoo is easily recognizable and is often seen in her adult films.
Kagney Linn Karter Controversy
In January 2015, Karter and popular singer Chris Brown got into a Twitter fight. Karter claimed that Chris Brown paid her $2500 while hiring her as an escort, to keep him company for the evening. Despite his expectations, Karter refused to sleep with him. Then he bullied her on social media and sent her filthy pictures of himself, infuriated.
Karter publicly criticised him and tweeted all the lewd photographs he supposedly sent her. Karter’s Twitter account banned after this incident, and Chris Brown supporters’ nasty remarks forced her to temporarily delete her Instagram account. This incident led her to create fresh accounts on both online sites.
Kagney Linn Karter’s Net Worth
Karter has appeared in multiple adult films since 2008. She began earning approximately $1700 per movie that time. As of now, her estimated net worth was $2 million. She earns from TV, theatre, movies, social media, and public appearances.
Family Life And Marriage Life
In 2012, Kagney married her co-star, Tyler Nixon. But they decided to separate. She decided to keep her personal life private. After her divorce, she was not in a relationship.