Model-Actress Passes Away Playboy and Maxim model-actress Masuimi Max were discovered deceased in her Las Vegas area residence on Thursday morning, January 26. Police received an emergency call around 11:30 am ET post after which first responders arrived at the 45-year-olds house.While no foul play is currently suspected, an investigation into the causes behind Maxs passing will be undertaken, as per media reports.Max was scheduled to attend a Las Vegas Chaos anniversary event on January 27 at The Dive Bar.Who was model actress Masuimi MaxBorn in Little Rock, Arkansas, Masuimi was of Korean and German descent. During her teens, Maxs Air Force father retired and shifted base to Las Vegas.Maxs modeling career started in 2000 spanning features across several popular magazines like Alt, Bizarre, Playboy, and Maxim among others.Inspired alternative modelsSinical Magazine credited Max with inspiring several alternative models to embrace unique looks blending gothic, burlesque, and cosplay elements. Her creativity extended to self-styling shoots and costumes alongside fire dancing.As per IMDb, international performer Max dabbled across modeling, acting, and running her own cosmetics brand I Am Sin, featuring in global campaigns for top brands.Mayem magazine highlighted Maxs exhaustive portfolio spanning around 100 magazine covers and extensive credits in music videos, movies, and TV features.Dita Von Teese comparisonsSinical once compared trendsetter Maxs similar long-running influential career to leading model Dita Von Teese, placing her among distinguished personalities shaping the industry.“Theyve been modeling and performing full-time since the 1990s. Their influence on current models is unquestioned and theyve basically joined the ranks of Miss Page,” Sinical Magazine said.The sudden loss of the alternative culture star has sparked shock and grief in the industry she deeply impacted through her avant-garde personality and looks.
