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Dakota Skye

Dakota Skye was the professional name of Lauren Kaye Scott (1994–2021), an American pornographic film actor.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dakota Skye was the professional name of Lauren Kaye Scott (1994–2021), an American pornographic film actor. She appeared in more than 300 adult videos between 2013 and 2019 and was also known by the stage name Kota Sky. She died in Los Angeles in June 2021 at age 27.

Early life

Sources identify her birth name as Lauren Kaye Scott and give her birthplace as Tampa, Florida. Some secondary sources differ on the exact Florida location, but Tampa appears most consistently in the results.

Adult film career

Dakota Skye entered the adult entertainment industry in 2013 and appeared in more than 300 adult videos by 2019. She was also referred to as Kota Sky.

Death

She died in Los Angeles on June 9, 2021, at age 27. Available sources identify the location as Los Angeles and do not fully agree on all details surrounding the death.

Public recognition

She received industry attention during her career, including an AVN Best New Starlet nomination in 2015. Coverage after her death noted her visibility within adult entertainment.

Key facts

  • She was professionally known as Dakota Skye.
  • She used the birth name Lauren Kaye Scott.
  • She appeared in more than 300 adult videos during her career.
  • Her active years in adult film are listed as 2013 to 2019.
  • She died in Los Angeles on June 9, 2021, at age 27.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Dakota Skye?
Dakota Skye was the stage name of Lauren Kaye Scott, an American pornographic film actor active from 2013 to 2019.
What was Dakota Skye’s real name?
Her birth name was Lauren Kaye Scott.
When was Dakota Skye born?
She was born on April 17, 1994.
How many films did Dakota Skye appear in?
Sources say she appeared in more than 300 adult videos.
When did Dakota Skye die?
She died on June 9, 2021, in Los Angeles, California, at age 27.
Did Dakota Skye use any other stage names?
Yes. Sources also list the name Kota Sky.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakota_Skye_(actress)
    Supports: Birth name, stage name, occupation, years active, film count, birth and death dates, and death place.
  2. Wikipedia — https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakota_Skye
    Supports: More than 300 adult videos, years active, and alternate birth location details.
  3. AVN — https://avn.com/profiles/dakota-skye-271260
    Supports: Industry profile, stage-name variation, and 2015 Best New Starlet nomination.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6236988/
    Supports: Birth name, occupation, birth and death dates, and career notes.