The 20-year-old performer – real name Lexi Forde – was told to stay sober by doctors just months before her death on Sunday.
Friend Jimmie Romero said Olivia struggled to get sober and desperately wanted to turn her life around.
But instead of seeking medical treatment she reached out to pals for help.
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Jimmie told The Daily Mirror: “Lexi knew her days were limited, she was told by doctors.
“She was at a friend’s house trying to get sober. She had three days off of everything.
“She said she wanted to change her lifestyle – she looked in my eyes and said to me, ‘I want to stop and change my life. I have a family that loves me’.”
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“I hope you’re smiling and all the pain is gone.”
Jimmie Romero
He added: “If there is a heaven, I hope you’re smiling and all the pain is gone. Sleep easy my friend.”
Olivia has become the fourth porn star in the industry to die since November.
August Ames, 23, Yuri Luv, 31, and Shyla Stylez, 35, all died recently.
In December, August committed suicide after facing a social media backlash for saying she refused to work with actors who had starred in gay porn flicks.
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