August Ames
- Born
- August 23, 1994
- Died
- December 5, 2017 (aged 23)
- Birthplace
- Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Years active
- 2013–2017
- Known for
- AVN Cutest Newcomer 2015
August Ames was a Canadian adult performer, born on August 23, 1994 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. She grew up in Petawawa, Ontario, in a military family, and later lived in Colorado.
Career
She started performing in 2013, at nineteen, and appeared in more than 250 films for major studios in just four years. She won the AVN Award for Cutest Newcomer in 2015, received several nominations for Female Performer of the Year, and in 2016 had a mainstream film role in Model for Murder: The Centerfold Killer.
Her death
August Ames died on December 5, 2017 in Camarillo, California, at the age of 23. Her death, which was ruled a suicide, came days after she faced intense online harassment over a social media post. Journalist Jon Ronson later examined the circumstances — including cyberbullying, trauma and working conditions in the industry — in his 2019 podcast series The Last Days of August.
If you are struggling or having thoughts of suicide, please reach out: in the US call or text 988, in Canada call or text 9-8-8, or find a local helpline at findahelpline.com.
August Ames FAQ
When was August Ames born?
On August 23, 1994, in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.
How many films did August Ames make?
More than 250, between 2013 and 2017.
What is “The Last Days of August”?
A 2019 podcast series by Jon Ronson about the circumstances of her death.
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