Toddlers and Tiaras cast member Kailia Posey has tragically died at the age of 16.
Kailia's mother announced the sad news in an emotional post on Facebook.
In the post, 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."
The teenager's cause of death was not mentioned.
Just last week, Kailia celebrated her 16th birthday.
The teen shot to fame as a youngster on TV programme Toddlers and Tiaras.
Social media was flooded with tributes for her.
One from a pageant speaking coach who worked with her read: "I have experienced a lot of loss in my life, but this one stings differently. Kailia was one the funniest 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."
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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