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Savannah (porn star)
Birthdate:	October 9, 1970(1970-10-09)
Birth location:	Mission Viejo, California, USA
Birth name:	Shannon Michelle Wilsey Longoria
Date of death:	July 11, 1994
Measurements:	34D-24-34
Height:	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight:	105 lb (48 kg)
Eye colour:	Blue
Hair colour:	Blonde
Natural bust:	No
Orientation:	Bisexual
Ethnicity:	Caucasian
Alias(es):	Silver Cane, Silver Kane, Savanah, Silver
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Shannon Michelle Wilsey Longoria (October 9, 1970 – July 11, 1994), commonly known by her stage name of Savannah, was an American pornographic actress, starring in more than 100 pornographic films during her career. One of the most high-profile porn stars of her time, she achieved notoriety within her short (1990 - 1994) career due to her on-screen presence as well as her off-screen life. Savannah committed suicide in 1994 after an auto accident. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A childs first birthday party. ... is the 282nd day of the year (283rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... “Mission Viejo” redirects here. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... is the 192nd day of the year (193rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... “Stature” redirects here. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre or meter is a measure of length. ... Weight, in the context of human body weight measurements in the medical sciences and in sports is a measurement of mass, and is thus expressed in units of mass, such as kilograms (kg), or units of force such as pounds (lb). ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass (called weight in everyday parlance) in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... It has been suggested that History of eye colors be merged into this article or section. ... Hair color is the result of pigmentation due to the presence of the chemicals of melanin and phaeomelanin. ... A breast implant is a prosthesis used to enlarge the size of a womans breasts (known as breast augmentation, breast enlargement or augmentation mammoplasty) for cosmetic reasons; to reconstruct the breast (e. ... Sexual orientation refers to the direction of an individuals sexuality, normally conceived of as falling into several significant categories based around the sex or gender that the individual finds attractive. ... Bisexuality is a sexual orientation which refers to the romantic and/or sexual attraction of individuals to other individuals of both their own and the opposite gender or sex. ... This is a list of ethnic groups. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... A pseudonym (Greek pseudo + -onym: false name) is an artificial, fictitious name, also known as an alias, used by an individual as an alternative to a persons true name. ... is the 282nd day of the year (283rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... is the 192nd day of the year (193rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... Bold textA stage name, or a screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers (such as actors, comedians, musicians, clowns, and professional wrestlers. ... A pornographic actor or a porn star is somebody who appears in pornographic movies, live sex shows or peep shows. ... Pornographic movies Pornography (Porn) (from Greek πόρνη (porne) prostitute and γραφή (grafe) writing), more informally referred to as porn or porno, is the explicit representation of the human body or sexual activity with the goal of sexual arousal. ... A pornographic actor or a porn star is somebody who appears in pornographic movies, live sex shows or peep shows. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ...

Savannah reportedly took her stage name from Savannah Smiles, a 1982 movie she enjoyed. Bold textA stage name, or a screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers (such as actors, comedians, musicians, clowns, and professional wrestlers. ... DVD box art Savannah Smiles is a 1982 comedy film starring Bridgette Andersen, Donovan Scott, and Mark Miller. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ...

Early life

When Savannah's parents divorced in 1972, she moved to Texas to live with her mother. When she grew older, she lived briefly with her father in Oxnard, California and then with her grandparents in her hometown of Mission Viejo, California. At the age of thirteen, she learned that Joe Longoria, the man who had raised her, was not her biological father. Soon afterward, Savannah began to transform into a "wild child" and became a groupie. Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Nickname: The City that Cares Location of Oxnard, California Coordinates: Country United States State California County Ventura County  - Mayor Dr. Thomas E. Holden Area    - City  36. ... “Mission Viejo” redirects here. ... A groupie is a person who, while he/she may be a fan at some level, seeks intimacy (most often physical, sometimes emotional) with, a famous person. ...

She lived with musician Gregg Allman for nearly two years (before the age of seventeen), became pregnant and miscarried. After breaking up with Allman, she moved in with Billy Sheehan, bassist for rock group Mr. Big. When she began working as a nude model and porn actress around 1990, she and Sheehan parted ways. Gregg Allman (born December 8, 1947) (sometimes spelled Greg Allman) is a rock and roll singer and lyricist. ... A pregnant woman near the end of her term Pregnancy is the carrying of one or more embryos or fetuses by female mammals, including humans, inside their bodies. ... Miscarriage or spontaneous abortion is the natural or accidental termination of a pregnancy at a stage where the embryo or the fetus is incapable of surviving, generally defined at a gestation of prior to 20 weeks. ... Billy Sheehan Billy Sheehan (born March 19, 1953 in Buffalo, New York,) is a U.S. bass guitarist known for his work with Talas, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Mr. ... Mr. ... A model is a person who acts as a human prop for purposes of art, pornography, fashion, advertising, etc. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ...

During the time of the Gulf War, Savannah had posed nude near tanks and fighter jets which she claimed was an effort to boost morale of deployed US military forces. Savannah had also said that she hoped this would help jump start her career in a manner similar to Betty Grable. Combatants United States & US-led Coalition Republic of Iraq Commanders Norman Schwarzkopf Khalid bin Sultan Saddam Hussein Strength 883,863 360,000 Casualties 378 dead and 1,000 wounded Est. ... Betty Grable (December 18, 1916 – July 2, 1973) was an American dancer, singer, and actress. ...

Career and relationships

Savannah signed an exclusive contract with Vivid Entertainment in 1991 and gained fame rapidly. Savannah fell into the porn industry's stereotypical traps of drug use and excessive spending, and reportedly had severe financial troubles despite her substantial income. She also garnered a reputation for being difficult to work with and egotistical, leading Vivid to sever its ties with the actress in 1992. Vivid Entertainment Group is one of the worlds largest adult film producers, featuring a popular catalog of VHS and DVD titles and Internet content[1]. Vivid specializes in high-production-value movies, filmed in exotic locations and shot with professional lighting and quality cinematography. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ...

Savannah's fondness for rock stars led her to become involved with several other well-known musicians including Vince Neil, Billy Idol, Slash and Axl Rose. However, on more than one occasion she tended to desire a serious relationship, while her partners wanted only a "fling". This led her to heartbreak on more than one occasion. For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... Vince Neil (born Vincent Neil Wharton, February 8, 1961 in Hollywood, California) is the lead singer for American glam metal band Mötley Crüe. ... Billy Idol (born William Michael Albert Broad, 30 November 1955 in Middlesex) is an English rock musician. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... W. Axl Rose[1] (born William Bruce Rose, Jr. ...

Savannah became involved in a long term lesbian relationship with fellow porn actress Jeanna Fine, and she later claimed to have fallen deeply in love with Fine.^[1] This relationship reportedly ended badly, and afterward she had a long relationship with comedian Pauly Shore. Although she frequently came in contact with mainstream Hollywood, only Pauly Shore from that circle would be in attendance at her funeral. A lesbian is a woman who is romantically and sexually attracted only to other women. ... Jeanna Fine (born Angel Gauthier[1] on September 29, 1964 in New York, New York, USA) is an American porn star and erotic dancer. ... Paul Montgomery Shore a. ...

Savannah had a few roles in mainstream movies in the late 1980s, but never managed to break into a starring role in the non-adult entertainment industry. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Savannah frequently mentioned well endowed porn actors Peter North, T.T. Boy, and Buck Adams as her favorites to work with. Peter North (also known as Al Brown, Matt Ramsey) is a prolific Canadian male porn star, director and producer of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. ... T.T. Boy (born Philip Troy Rivera on April 30, 1968) is a male pornographic actor who has starred in over 1500 pornographic movies. ... Buck Backhand Adams (born Charles S. Allen, November 15, 1955) is a male American porn star and a Porn director. ...

Death

Around 2 a.m. on July 11, 1994, Savannah drove herself and a male friend, Jason Swing, home from a night of partying. According to reports, both were intoxicated. One block from Savannah's home, she drove her Corvette into a fence, suffering lacerations to her face and breaking her nose. When she and Swing got to her house, she sent him out to walk her Rottweiler, Daisy. is the 192nd day of the year (193rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... ... The Chevrolet Corvette is the sports car that has been manufactured by Chevrolet since 1953. ... A Rottweiler is a large, robust and powerful dog breed originating in Germany. ...

Savannah called her friend and manager Nancy Pera and hysterically begged her to come help her. When Pera arrived, she found Savannah lying in a pool of blood but still breathing. She had apparently shot herself with a 9mm handgun she kept in her home. After almost 11 hours in a coma, she died at 11:20 a.m. on July 11, 1994, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Burbank, California. In medicine, a coma (from the Greek koma, meaning deep sleep) is a profound state of unconsciousness. ... is the 192nd day of the year (193rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... Burbank is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ...

After her death, Savannah's family swapped angry public statements of blame with her friends in the porn industry. Police investigators concluded that she was deeply depressed due to several factors, including her drug use, financial difficulties, and failed relationships. The accident in which she sustained injuries that might have seriously hurt her career, police theorized, was the final factor that led her to take her own life.

References

1. ^ Miss Cellania (2007-03-13). Where Are They Now -Requested Porn Stars. YesButNotButYes.com. Retrieved on 2007-04-12.

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External links

• Savannah (porn star) Memorial at Find A Grave