Adult film star star Jessica Jaymes, who was found unresponsive at her San Fernando Valley home on September 17, apparently died of natural causes says a newly released coroner’s report. Miss Jaymes, 40, was reportedly in cardiac arrest when her business partner and friend arrived to check on her after failing to reach her by phone. When paramedics arrived they pronounced her dead on the scene.

The official cause of death, according to Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office records obtained by The Blast: Massive seizure.

The report also revealed that the adult film actress suffered for years from chronic alcohol abuse. Her death was characterized as ‘natural.’

TMZ also reported at the time that first responders found various prescription drugs at the scene. 

Over the course of her 15 year career, Jaymes starred in more than 200 adult films and made several television appearances, including Showtime’s Weeds, HBO’s Vivid Valley and various reality shows such as VH1’s Celebrity Rehab Sober House.

Before becoming an adult film actress, the Alaskan-born Jaymes previously taught fourth, fifth and sixth grade students for three years.

(via Daily Mail; photo: avalon)