Olivia Nova was told by doctors she would ‘die unless she got sober’, close pal of the tragic porn star claims
Emotionally-torn Jimmie Romero revealed Olivia tried to help herself and another friend become sober in the run-up to her death
TRAGIC porn star Olivia Nova tried to "change her lifestyle" in the run-up to her death as doctors had warned her "days were limited", a close friend has revealed.
Olivia, born Lexi Forde in Minnesota, went to her friend's house to stay sober for three days instead of seeking medical help, Jimmie Romero claimed.
Jimmie, who has worked in recovery rehabs and has been sober for 14 years, said he pleaded with Lexi to go to hospital for a full detox, reported.
But instead Olivia tried to help herself while helping another friend who was "heading down a dangerous path".
He said: "Lexi knew her days were limited, she was told in October by doctors. She looked in my eyes and said to me, 'I want to stop and change my life. I have a family that loves me'."
Jimmie added: "I am indebted to Lexi for her selfless act. She passed trying to save others and I believe that's the stuff saints are made of."
Lexi was found dead in Las Vegas earlier this week months after her boyfriend committed suicide.
LA Direct Models said they were "beyond shocked by the sudden death" the cause of which is currently unknown.
Days before she was found, she tweeted: "Alone on the holidays and want to give a fan a holiday call. Would lift my spirit."
In a bid to raise funds for her funeral costs, her family launched a which has now received £6623 ($9050).
The crowdfunding page reads: "On the morning of January 7 2018, heaven gained an angel as Lexi Rose Forte, 20 years old, passed away unexpectedly in Las Vegas.
"She leaves behind so many loved ones including her mum, Leslie, her 17-year-old brother David and her 7-year-old sister Macie.
"Leslie must now travel to Las Vegas to sort through and pack Lexi's belongings, retrieve Lexi's beloved dog, Rocko, and finally, bring Lexi back home to Minnesota."
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She is now the fifth actress to die in the adult film industry within the last three months.
Yuri Luv, 31, August Ames, 23, and Shyla Stylzez, 35, all passed away recently.
In December, Ames killed herself after she was trolled on social media for refusing to film a sex scene.
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