How did Playboy and Maxim model Masuimi Max die? Tributes pour in as police conduct thorough investigation

Playboy and Maxim model Masuimi Max was born in Arkansas but spent her early childhood in Korea and the Philippines
UPDATED JAN 26, 2024
Playboy and Maxim model Masuimi Max dies at 45 (Instagram/@masuimimax)
Playboy and Maxim model Masuimi Max dies at 45 (Instagram/@masuimimax)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Playboy and Maxim model Masuimi Max was declared dead at the age of 45. The exact reason for her death has not yet been discovered by the police.

However, there was no foul play witnessed at the site of death. Police are conducting a thorough investigation to dig out more details.

TMZ reports that cops were called just before 8.30 am PT on January 25. Max was found unresponsive at her Las Vegas home.

Upon the circulation of news about her demise, tributes began pouring in. One commenter on her post expressed, "RIP legend 💔 I hope people come here and share their best memories with you for there must be countless." 

The user continued, "I met you the first time backstage where Morat was dragging you across the floor trying to get your heels off. I instantly adored you, so bright, funny, beautiful, and full of energy and confidence. You are forever a legend in our hearts." 

Another commented, "RIP Angel." Furthermore, a follower claimed, "I just heard my love @masuimimax is gone?!? I can not accept this."

"How did she pass?? Omg," wrote another shocked user.

Playboy and Maxim model Masuimi Max was reported dead at her Las Vegas home (Instagram/@masuimimax)
Playboy and Maxim model Masuimi Max was reported dead at her Las Vegas home (Instagram/@masuimimax)

Masuimi Max was born in Arkansas to an Air Force family

Max was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. However, she spent her early years of childhood in Korea and the Philippines. She had both Korean and German descent.

Max's father retired from the Air Force and the family moved to Las Vegas when she was just a teen. In Las Vegas, Max started exploring to have an interest in acting and modeling.

Playboy and Maxim model Masuimi Max spent her early childhood in Korea (Instagram/@masuimimax)
Playboy and Maxim model Masuimi Max spent her early childhood in Korea (Instagram/@masuimimax)

When did Masuimi Max start her modeling career?

According to Max's LinkedIn profile, she started working as a model in 1996. She first did a clothing model for Muse. Later Max became a "Band manager for Soldiers of Destruction and Lean 13."

Max was also the creator and producer at Vegas Chaos. Over the years of her career, she appeared in numerous Maxim and Playboy publications, Alt Magazine, and Bizarre Magazine as well.

She was remembered for posing for Playboy throughout the 2000s.

Besides being a famed Playboy and Maxim model, Masuimi Max was also an actress (Instagram/@masuimimax)
Besides being a famed Playboy and Maxim model, Masuimi Max was also an actress (Instagram/@masuimimax)

Playboy model Masuimi Max was also featured in numerous films

Besides being a model mogul, Max was also an actress. She has appeared in various films. In 2011, she made a cameo appearance in 'Miracle Worker.'

After that, we saw her in 'Inland Empire,' 'Fear Factor,' 'xXx: State of the Union,' 'The Devil's Muse,' 'Here Lies Lonely,' 'Gingerdead Man vs Evil Bong,' and 'Unlucky Charms.'

Max also loved music and was a dancer as well. 

Playboy and Maxim model Masuimi Max also did a lot of movies (Instagram/@masuimimax)
Playboy and Maxim model Masuimi Max also did a lot of movies (Instagram/@masuimimax)

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