'Toddlers & Tiaras' star Kailia Posey dies at 16; Family confirms she died by suicide

In a heartbreaking piece of news, Kailia Posey has died at age of 16, confirms her family. young star rose to fame after appearing on popular reality show Toddlers & Tiaras. reality show ran for nine seasons and premiered in 2009. IT revolved around kids participating in a beauty pageant and competing against each or to win crown whilst ir daily life was recorded. 

Kailia Posey h emerged as a crowd-favourite in show and continued to have a successful career after series ended. Police told Sun that young star died on Monday at a Washington state park.

Kailia Posey dies by suicide at 16

Kailia's family confirmed cause of her death to TMZ in a devastating statement. y revealed that  Toddlers & Tiaras me 'rash decision' in an 'impetuous moment' to end her life. statement re, ''Although she was an accomplished teenager with a bright future ahe of her, unfortunately in one impetuous moment, she me rash decision to end her earthly life,"

Mourning loss of young star, family talked about her many talents and accomplishments that came with a bright promising future. y said, ''She won countless crowns & trophies after competing on pageant circuit her entire life,'' As per outlet, Kailia was also a successful contortionist which bagged her touring jobs and was selected as a cheerleer at her high school.  

Her family also revealed that Kailia h shown keen interest in pursuing a career in entertainment industry whilst pursuing a commercial pilot's license due to her love for aviation. 

statement came at heels of Kailia's mor, Marcy Posey Gatterman, posting tragic news on her Facebook handle on May 2, as per Hollywood Reporter. She h written, ''I don’t have words or any thoughts. A beautiful baby girl is gone. Please give us privacy as we mourn loss of Kailia. My baby forever,”

Since tragic death of Kailia Posey, her family set up a fund at Whatcom Community Foundation, as per TMZ, to help provide aid to students. 

Image: Instagram/@kailiaposey