Who is Shannon Wilsey?
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Shannon Wilsey worked as an adult film actress. She was one of the most popular adult industry models of her time, gaining notoriety in her short career (1990-1994) owing to her onscreen presence and personal life. AVN named her #19 on their list of the best 50 adult stars of all time in January 2002.
Where was Shannon Wilsey born? Family, Education
She was born in Laguna Beach, California on October 9, 1970. Shannon relocated to Texas with her mother after her parents divorced in 1972, where she was raised. Shannon moved to Mission Viejo, California, to live with her grandparents after a brief stint with her father in Oxnard.
She has not revealed her educational background.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Shannon Michelle Wilsey |
| Age | 27 years old (Died) |
| Birthdate | October 9, 1970 |
| Death Date | July 11, 1994 |
| Death Cause | Suicide |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Weight | 63 Kg |
| Measurements | 36-26-40 inches |
| Bra Cup Size | 33 EE |
| Boyfriend | Single |
| Net Worth | $3.5 million |
Savannah Wilsey was Shannon Wilsey’s stage name.
In several B movies, Wilsey was given her true name. The Invisible Maniac (1990) and Camp Fear (1991) were among them (1991).
Kid 90 featured an archival video of Shannon Wilsey taken by Soleil Moon Frye.
Shannon Wilsey’s Cause of Death
Wilsey committed suicide in 1994 after an automobile accident, according to Wikipedia.
Wilsey was engaged in a car accident with her Corvette on the evening of July 11, in which she allegedly broke her nose and wounded her face.
She went home to Universal City, got a friend to walk her dog, and then called her manager, Nancy Pera, upset about the accident. Pera was the one who discovered Wilsey in the garage of Wilsey’s house.
Wilsey died hours later in the hospital when her father opted to turn off her life support equipment after it became clear that she would not survive her injury.
Pauly Shore, Wilsey’s ex-boyfriend, alleged that he was with her when she died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank.
Wilsey’s burial was attended by friends, relatives, and a small number of adult industry associates two days later. Shore was the only ex-boyfriend who attended the service.
Shore remarked of Wilsey, “She was the loveliest, most beautiful person I ever met… For me, [her death] was an emotional event.” “She became Savannah,” he responded when asked why she killed herself. She became her character, who was addicted to narcotics and need constant reinforcement. She had forgotten who Shannon was… “I knew she wanted to leave.”
Wilsey’s death was the adult industry’s third high-profile suicide.
Bill Margold established Protecting Adult Welfare (P.A.W.) after her death, a non-profit organization that provides counseling to adult performers in need.
Her corpse was cremated, and her ashes were distributed to family and friends.
How tall is Shannon Wilsey? Weight, Hair Color
Wilsey, Shannon Weight, and Height She is 5 feet 10 inches tall, or 1.78 meters or 178 centimeters. She weighs approximately 63 kg (132 pounds). She has lovely dark brown eyes and blonde hair.
Trivia
- Rex Cabo, an actor, and director introduced Wilsey to the pornographic film industry.
- She began in photo spreads for Cheri, Hustler, Swank, and Penthouse before signing an exclusive contract with Vivid Entertainment in 1991 and became one of the first Vivid Girls.
- When Sorority House Massacre II aired on Joe Bob’s Drive-In Theater, she played Santana (October 1994).
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