Toddlers and Tiaras star Kailia Posey died by suicide, her devastated f amily have confirmed.
Kailia's death was announced on Tuesday, just a week after she had celebrated her sixteenth birthday.
She had risen to fame after starring in reality TV show Toddlers and Tiaras, which followed contestants and their parents to beauty pageants.
Her family have now told TMZ the cause of death, saying: "Although she was an accomplished teenager with a bright future ahead of her, unfortunately in one impetuous moment, she made the rash decision to end her earthly life."
The heartbroken continued: "She won countless crowns and trophies after competing on the pageant circuit her entire life ..."
"Her highly acclaimed talent as a contortionist had already led to professional touring job offers, and she had recently been selected to be a cheerleader at her high school next fall."
Kailia was working towards getting a commercial pilots license as well as planning to continue work in the entertainment industry.
Her mum revealed her death online on Tuesday saying: "I don't have words or any thoughts. A beautiful baby girl is gone.
"Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever."
Her family has now set up Kailia Posey Teen Crisis Intervention Fund to try to get 'much needed resources to students in crisis.'
Tributes from fans have now flooded in with several sharing a GIF that went viral of the star on the show.
One wrote: "For those that don’t know, This GIF that is popularly used, was a throwback very young Kaila Posey from #ToddlersAndTiaras. Prayers for her family and loved ones."
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