Reports of adult film performer Domonique Simone's death have been refuted by Simone herself. Simone confirmed she is alive and well, and is preparing for a new photo shoot.

Death Rumors Addressed

On August 20, 2009, Domonique Simone addressed a post on the xxxPornTalk website that claimed she was dead. Simone stated, "I am alive and well." She also noted that she was preparing for a new photo shoot and living in Pacific Palisades. Simone indicated that she typically does not respond to such claims but did so due to emails from her fans.

The rumor of Simone's death originated from a claim by Smelley Monkey at xxxPornTalk, who reported receiving an email stating that Domonique Simone had been found dead in an Atlanta motel. Simone provided her Twitter, MySpace, and new website addresses for fans to follow her. Her Twitter handle is @Domonique777, her MySpace is www.myspace.com/domoniquesimone, and her new website is www.dominiquesimonexxx.com.

Career and Post-Retirement Life

Domonique Simone, born Deirdre Morrow on June 18, 1971, in Valdosta, Georgia, began her career in the adult film industry in 1989 at the age of 18. She entered the industry after answering an advertisement for figure modeling, which led to shoots for magazines such as Hustler and Players. Simone starred in over 200 films during her career, which was prominent in the 1990s. She retired from the adult film industry in 2006.

In 2007, Simone was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame. She is one of only four African-American women to receive this honor, following Jeannie Pepper (1997), Heather Hunter (2003), and Janet Jacme (2006). She was also inducted into the Urban X Hall of Fame in 2007.

After her retirement, Simone transitioned to a private life, focusing on raising her four children. She previously worked as a loan officer and raised two children. Simone won a scholarship to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising at 17. She has lived in Beverly Hills, California, and Pacific Palisades. Simone occasionally engages with fans through interviews, photo shoots, and media appearances, and maintains an active presence on social media platforms.

Beyond her adult film work, Simone made appearances in music videos, including Snoop Dogg's "Murder was the Case," Brian McKnight's "Keep It on the Down Low," and Montell Jordan's "Something 4 the Honeyz." She also had a scene in the 1994 film "Fear of a Black Hat."

Key Facts

  • Domonique Simone refuted claims of her death on August 20, 2009.
  • She confirmed she is alive, well, and preparing for a new photo shoot.
  • Simone was born Deirdre Morrow on June 18, 1971, in Valdosta, Georgia.
  • She began her adult film career in 1989 at age 18 and retired in 2006.
  • Simone was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame and Urban X Hall of Fame in 2007.
  • She is a mother of four children and has lived in Pacific Palisades and Beverly Hills, California.