‘I will always always love you and hold a special place in my heart,’ her former co-star wrote in tribute. (Picture: Instagram)
Adult film star Sophie Anderson has died at the age of 36, it’s been claimed.
The news of her reported death comes just two weeks after her boyfriend, former Crystal Palace footballer Oliver Spedding, died aged 34.
Anderson became best-known as one half of ‘The Cock Destroyers’, a duo formed with fellow porn star Rebecca More, after the pair went viral in 2018.
More paid tribute to Anderson in a post shared on social media, which featured a compilation of videos of them together going for a run in the woods.
‘I’m devastated hearing the awful news of Sophie’s passing,’ she wrote in her caption.
‘We shared some amazing times together and that’s how I’m going to remember her.’
Anderson’s boyfriend Oliver Spedding died last month aged 34 (Picture: Instagram)
More continued: ‘The bubbly, funny, kind hearted soul who was outrageous on the outside but also so gentle behind closed doors.
‘We were very close, and we shared a crazy time together that was totally unique to us. That’s how I will remember her.
‘This is so tragic but I know you are now at peace. I will always always love you and hold a special place in my heart ❤️.’
In a second post, More remembered several highlights from her days in The Cock Destroyers with Anderson, writing in her caption: ‘SOPHIE ANDERSON ❤️🙏 We had years of laughs. Thank you Sophie 🕊️ I’ll miss you xxxx.’
Tributes have poured in in honour of the star, including from a plethora of devastated fans.
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Divina de Campo, who took inspiration from The Cock Destroyers when forming ‘The Frock Destroyers’ on the BBC Three reality show with Baga Chipz and Blu Hydrangea, shared a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter).
‘So incredibly sad to hear of the passing of darling Sophie Anderson,’ Divina wrote, alongside a picture of her with the late adult star.
‘She was outrageous but she was also incredibly sweet and a continuous advocate for those in the LGBTQ+ community and her industry. A genuinely sweet soul. Rest in peace darling ❤️🖤🩵🤎🤍🩶💜💙💚💛🧡🩷.’
HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust wrote in a statement: ‘We’re so sad to hear about the death of Sophie Anderson.
‘Sophie and Rebecca have done so much to support our work — taking on challenges to raise money and tackle HIV stigma.
‘This is how we will remember Sophie.’
Production company World of Wonder, which produces shows such as RuPaul’s Drag Race, tweeted: ‘Sophie Anderson, social media superstar and 1/2 of the C*ck Destroyers, has passed away. She was a champion of sex positivity, an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and a truly joyous member of the community.
‘Rest in peace, Sophie ❤️.’
Singer Lily Allen appeared to pay tribute to Anderson on Instagram, sharing a photo of the late star on her Instagram Story.
One fan wrote on X: ‘The gays made Sophie Anderson an icon and she not only ran with it she spent the rest of her life dedicated to LGBTQ+ activism.
‘Always outspoken for trans rights and a true sweetheart. May she rest in the peace she deserves and her titties never explode in heaven ❤️.’
Another penned: ‘The Cock Destroyers were a cultural reset for the the guys, girlies and non binary friends. Sex positive with oodles of camp.
‘Beyond the memes, she was clearly a sweet soul who needed and deserved love. RIP Sophie Anderson ❤️.’
Born in Bristol in November 1987, Anderson began appearing in pornographic films in 2017.
The following year, she and More gained widespread internet fame when a video featuring them as ‘The Cock Destroyers’ went viral.
In 2020, she and More began presenting on a reality TV competition called Slag Wars: The Next Destroyer, the aim of which was to discover a new LGBT+ icon.
In 2021, Anderson shared on X that she and More were going their separate ways professionally.
She wrote in her announcement post: ‘Hi my wonderful guys, girlies, and non-binary friends! You know I believe in only welcoming positivity into my life, so I wanted to address this. Rebecca & I are parting ways. I feel this is the best choice for everyone’s health and happiness. 💖💖💖.’
In November this year, it was announced that Anderson’s boyfriend Spedding, a footballer-turned-adult film star, had died aged 34.
Croydon FC wrote that the team was ‘deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former player, Oliver Spedding.
‘Oliver played for the club over a couple of spells and was a much-loved individual who always gave his utmost for the team.
‘Oliver will be hugely missed by everyone at the club and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.’
Metro.co.uk has contacted representatives of Sophie Anderson for comment.
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‘I will always always love you and hold a special place in my heart,’ her former co-star wrote in tribute.