Kailia Posey

Kailia Posey, who appeared at age 5 on the show in an episode titled "California Tropic Arizona," had continued to compete in pageants.

Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever.” Her mother posted several photos of Posey on Facebook, including one of her daughter with a halo around her head. She was 16.

Kailia Posey, a pageant queen who was featured on TLC's "Toddlers & Tiaras," has died, her mother announced on Facebook. She was 16.

Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever,” Marcy Posey Gatterman said in a Facebook post on Monday. A beautiful baby girl is gone. A photo of her reaction in an interview during the episode led her to become one of the most recognizable faces in the series.

Who was Kailia Posey? Learn more about the late "Toddlers & Tiaras" star, pageant pro and aspiring pilot. The TLC star died at age 16 this week.

“She’ll say she’s nervous, but once she hits that stage, she’s a pro.” A beautiful baby girl is gone,” she wrote without disclosing how the teen died. It has circulated far and wide over the last decade.

Kailia Posey starred on the TLC reality series which ran from 2009 to 2013 and which featured families who prepared their children to compete in beauty ...

Didn't know who she was at the time. So much love for this girl is an understatement! Ms Posey starred in the TLC reality series which ran from 2009 to 2013 and featured families who prepared their children to compete in beauty pageants.

'Toddlers & Tiaras' star Kailia Posey, who was famous for the "Grinning Girl" meme has passed away at the age of 16. She featured on Toddlers and Tiaras.

“Today is already awful, but I was further saddened to hear we lost Kailia Posey (the girl in this gif). She had just turned 16 two weeks ago. Her name was Kailia Posey. 🙁 RIP cheeky lil pumpkin” She was only 16. The caption under a picture of Kailia reads: “I don’t have words or any thoughts. “I had no idea where this gif was from but I’ve damn well used it before. Fans are shocked to learn about Kailia’s sudden death at such a young age.

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

She always was so kind to all of us. 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.

Toddlers and Tiaras star Kailia Posey has tragically died aged 16 - with her mum confirming the sad news on Facebook.

"We just exchanged some fun messages recently and she seemed up in spirits. Another commented: "My heart is absolutely shattered. Kailia was one the funnest and funniest young ladies that I have ever worked with in my coaching career.

Posey appeared on the US pageant reality series as a child, becoming known through a viral GIF.

She always was so kind to all of us. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. I’m praying for you guys to get through this.

Kailia Posey, who as a child starred on the reality show Toddlers and Tiaras, has died following suicide at age 16.

'I told your momma just recently that you were one of the most beautiful kids on the inside and out. It was the last picture Posey posted to the platform before her tragic passing 'Our hearts are completely broken,' penned Kelly Costner Patterson. 'Kailia Deliz Posey was such a bright light in everyones life! The teen celebrated her Sweet 16 on April 19. Posey is pictured in her prom dress I was looking for you and you said, 'Hold on! She always was so kind to all of us. 16 years just wasn't enough,' pageant make-up artist Natasha Shunta Winn wrote in a Facebook tribute post. Posey shared this photo to her Instagram feed on April 23. Posey began competing in pageants when she was three years old. Posey recently attended prom with her friends. The reality show ran for seven seasons from 2009 to 2013.

TLC's 'Toddlers & Tiaras' star Kailia Posey's death is being investigated by Washington police. The 16 year old gained fame as a popular reaction GIF on ...

In a statement, her family wrote: “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.” PEOPLE reported that Washington state police were investigating her death earlier today, but could not provide further details as the victim was a minor. Her mother posted about Posey’s death on The TLC alum became an internet meme and popular reaction GIF from her brief time on Toddlers and Tiaras. After her TLC appearance, Posey continued to compete in pageants and starred as Agnes in the 2019 film Eli.

Toddlers & Tiaras” star Kailia Posey reportedly died by suicide, her family revealed in a statement.

She became a popular GIF when her evil grin went viral. A beautiful baby girl is gone,” she wrote. Posey’s family revealed the tragic cause of death in a Tuesday statement to TMZ – a day after news broke the 16-year-old had died.

Kialia Posey's death was confirmed by her mother and now the 16-year-old's family have confirmed she died by suicide.

Kailia is also said to have had a love for aviation and had planned to continue her work in the entertainment industry while working towards her goal of a commercial pilot's licence. And now her family has released a heartbreaking statement to TMZ to confirm the cause of death. The death of the 16-year-old, who starred in Toddlers and Tiaras, was confirmed by her mother on Tuesday.

"I don't have words or any thoughts. A beautiful baby girl is gone," her mother has said.

A beautiful baby girl is gone,” she wrote on her Facebook page. No cause of death was given in Marcy’s Facebook post, though a statement from Kailia’s family to TMZ said that she had “made the rash decision to end her earthly life”. As a child, Kailia was among the young stars of the reality series Toddlers & Tiaras, which followed a group of girls as they prepared to compete in child pageants.

Posey, who appeared on the US pageant reality series as a child and became known through a viral meme, died aged 16.

She always was so kind to all of us. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. I’m praying for you guys to get through this. If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call National Suicide Prevention Helpline on 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Helpline is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are experiencing feelings of distress and isolation, or are struggling to cope, the Samaritans offers support; you can speak to someone for free over the phone, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email [email protected], or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch. Posey’s mother, Marcy Posey Gatterman, said that her daughter died aged 16 in a Facebook post shared on Monday night (2 May). No cause of death was given at the time.

Kailia Posey, best known for starring on US reality show Toddlers and Tiaras, died by suicide aged 16, according to her devastated family.

She always was so kind to all of us. 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 rose to fame on reality TV show which followed youngsters and their parents as they competed in beauty pageants.

The star had celebrated her 16th birthday just a week earlier. You don't have to suffer in silence if you're struggling with your mental health. She won countless crowns and trophies after competing on the pageant circuit her entire life." "Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever." She rose to fame on reality TV show, which followed youngsters and their parents as they competed in beauty pageants. Toddlers and Tiaras star Kailia Posey died by suicide, her heartbroken family has confirmed.

Kailia Posey, who became a popular meme from her childhood appearance on the reality show, passed away in Washington on Monday, just two weeks after her ...

Kailia was one the funnest and funniest young ladies that I have ever worked with in my coaching career." The friend described the Toddler & Tiaras star as a "role model" who was a "big name in a lot of different places". Now a friend close to Kailia has paid tribute, saying those closest to the teen did "everything" to try to help after noticing the teen was "struggling with a few things".