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Brogan-Leigh Hurst

Toddlers and Tiaras star dead: Kailia Posey dies aged 16

Kailia Posey, who starred in Toddlers and Tiaras, has tragically died at the age of 16.

The sad news was announced by her mother on Facebook.

In a post shared online, she wrote: "I don't have words or any thoughts. A beautiful baby girl is gone."

She continued: "Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever."

Her cause of death was not mentioned.

The teenager celebrated her 16th birthday just last week.

Kailia shot to fame as a youngster on TV programme Toddlers and Tiaras.

Kailia Posey starred in Toddlers and Tiaras (kailiaposey/instagram)

The show followed young children and their parents as they competed in beauty pageants.

Tributes to the teenager have flooded in on social media.

One from a pageant speaking coach who worked with her read: "I have experienced alot of loss in my life, but this one stings differently. Kailia was one the funnest and funniest young ladies that I have ever worked with in my coaching career.

"We just exchanged some fun messages recently and she seemed up in spirits. She had such an open care free spirit that had to caught fire everywhere that she went."

America's Got Talent magician Kadan Bart Rockett shared under one of Kailia's Instagram posts from April: "Can’t even believe this has happened. I’m praying for you guys to get through this. She always was so kind to all of us. Rest In Peace."

She turned 16 last week (kailiaposey/instagram)

Someone else wrote: "Thank you for being someone to look up to Kailia. Rest in peace."

"You’ll be missed, rest easy pretty girl," someone else shared.

Another commented: "My heart is absolutely shattered. i love and miss you forever, rest easy and fly high Kailia."

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