Kagney Linn Karter (March 28, 1987 – February 15, 2024) was an American pornographic film actress and singer. After becoming an exotic dancer, she entered the pornography industry in 2008.
Kagney Linn Karter
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Karter in 2010
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| Born | (1987-03-28)March 28, 1987[1]
Harris County, Texas, U.S.
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| Died | (aged 36)
Cuyahoga County, Ohio, U.S.
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| Other names | Kagney Necessary Kagney Linn Necessary |
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Karter was born in Harris County, Texas, in 1987, and raised in St. Joseph, Missouri, and Ridgway, Pennsylvania.[2]
Karter began erotic dancing while in Missouri and was named the state's Déjà Vu Showgirl of the Year in 2007.[3]
She later moved to California to pursue an acting and singing career. Karter fell out with her manager when he discovered she was also working as an exotic dancer.[2] While continuing to dance, she eventually moved into modeling and, after signing with the agency LA Direct Models, posed for shoots with erotic photographer Holly Randall.[2]
Karter entered the adult film industry in September 2008.[4] Her first scene was with Johnny Sins for Naughty America.[2] In 2009, she was chosen as the Penthouse Pet of the Month for June,[2] and appeared on the covers of Hustler in April and Adult Video News, also in June.[2][4][5] Karter was also featured on the cover of Holly Randall's photo book Erotic Dream Girls published in October 2009.[6] In January 2010, she signed an exclusive performing contract with the production company Zero Tolerance Entertainment.[7]
In 2012, Karter took part in Louis Theroux's Twilight of the Porn Stars, a BBC documentary film about the porn industry, its struggle to compete with free internet alternatives, and the lives of famous porn stars.[8]
Karter (under the name Kagney Necessary) released an extended play (EP) recording entitled The Crossover in 2018.[9] In 2022, Karter released her debut studio album, titled The Take Over.[10][third-party source needed]
Karter committed suicideinCuyahoga County, Ohio, on February 15, 2024. She was 36 years old at the time of her death.[11][12]
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| Year | Ceremony | Category | Work |
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| 2010 | AVN Award | Best New Starlet | — |
| Best POV Sex Scene[13] | Pound the Round POV[14] | ||
| XBIZ Award | New Starlet of the Year[15][16] | — | |
| XRCO Award | Best New Starlet[17] | ||
| 2012 | Urban X Award | Best Anal Sex Scene (with Prince Yahshua)[18] | Prince the Penetrator (2012)[19] |
| 2014 | AVN Award | Best Boobs (Fan Award)[20] | — |
| 2018 | NightMoves Award | Best Boobs (Editor's Choice)[21] | |
| 2024 | XRCO Award | Hall of Fame[22] |
