Stephanie Adams ✅

: In 1999, she founded Goddessy , a portmanteau of "goddess" and "odyssey," through which she published over two dozen metaphysical books, astrology calendars, and tarot cards.

Born on July 24, 1970, in Orange, New Jersey, Adams was raised by her aunts, Joyce and Pearl, who were themselves former models. They encouraged her to enter the industry at age 16.

: Her literary work often explored personal grief and spirituality. Following her aunt's death from breast cancer in 2003, she wrote He Only Takes the Best and Guardian . She also authored a historical novel, Empress , in 2004. 3. Personal Life and Legal Battles

: She achieved national fame as the Playboy "Playmate of the Month" for November 1992. She remained associated with the brand for years, appearing in the magazine's 50th-anniversary commemoration on the Late Show with David Letterman in 2003. 2. Authorship and "Goddessy"

On May 18, 2018, Stephanie Adams and her seven-year-old son died after falling from a 25th-floor Manhattan hotel, in an incident ruled a murder-suicide during a contentious custody dispute.

: Adams began with Elite Model Management and appeared in major publications like Seventeen and advertisements for Clairol.