Cyber bullying has come across as one of the most worrying effects of social media providing a wider platform for people to express their opinion. While many have been plagued by harassment in the digital space, at times it has also led to grave consequences.
The news of pornstar August Ames’s suicide came as a shock to people worldwide and the backlash following a homophobic tweet by her is believed to have caused it. As the reasons for her death are being debated, legendary British adult film star Keiran Lee has come forward to slam trolls.
Lee said that while everyone thought of August as another pornstar who died after doing too many drugs, it was not the case as she wasn’t a party girl. The statement comes after deaths of two other adult film actors Shyla Stylez and Yuri Luv were suspected to be suicides.
Fans have called for more protection of pornstars from online trolls and some even expressed concern over the cases highlighting the beginning of a trend. Lee also admitted to getting a lot of hate on Twitter and that it prevents him from posting anything about his family on social media.
