Model and actress Masuimi Max died from a fentanyl overdose earlier this year, according to a report published Wednesday.
Max was found dead Jan. 25 at her home in Las Vegas. She was 45 years old.
Cops did not suspect foul play, and an autopsy later confirmed she died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and cocaine, TMZ said Wednesday.
Max was best known for her modeling career, during which she appeared in Playboy, Maxim, Alt Magazine, Bizarre Magazine and other publications. She was a regular at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles during the late 2000s and early 2010s, according to the outlet.
Before moving to Las Vegas, she was part of Los Angeles’ fetish and burlesque scene, according to Los Angeles Magazine.
“Max’s physical allure was undeniable, but it was her charm and empowered energy that made her the model of choice for an array of edgy brands, photographers and artists,” the magazine wrote. “She really is legendary in the underground, pre-dating today’s Instagram models and Only Fans stars.”
Max also appeared in several low-budget films, such as “Inland Empire” and “Unlucky Charms,” according to her IMDb page.
The most well-known film she appeared in was “xXx: State of the Union,” which starred Samuel L. Jackson and Ice Cube. Max appeared as the girlfriend of Zeke, a character played by rapper Xzibit. Her most recent movie credit was for the 2023 film “Protege Moi.”
Several celebrities have died from fentanyl overdoses in recent years, including Prince, Mac Miller, Angus Cloud and Michael K. Williams.
