Jasmine Burkitt

JASMINE BURKITT has died aged 28, her fiancé Lewis Burke has confirmed in a heartbreaking statement.

3ft 11ins Jasmine starred on the BBC show Small Teen Big World to document her life as a teenager living with dwarfism. Following the success of the series, Jasmine went on to publish her autobiography in 2013. The star, known as Jazz, was formerly a BBC reality star, having appeared in the show Small Teen Big World in 2010, which followed her life as a teenager with dwarfism. "Some of the days over the summer living next to a river are some of the happiest I've ever spent. Jasmine's fiance Lewis Burke confirmed the death of the star in a heartbreaking statement. JASMINE BURKITT has died aged 28, her fiancé Lewis Burke has confirmed in a heartbreaking statement.

She appeared in BBC Three reality show Small Teen Bigger World.

"She changed my life forever and I'll never be the same. I like being away from people quite a lot and just being amongst nature." Meanwhile, another user added: "I remember this girl and her mum when this programme aired, rest in peace Jasmine." Meanwhile, another added: "I met jazz at the woodfest once she was a really nice friendly young lady." Jasmine and her mum, Bev, we’re, quite simply, one of the best. So sad rip." "And literally two minutes later that was it. I was wondering what happened to her as I watched her show on BBC3 when it was on. The pair did not manage to get a council house and said they were left with no options but to live off grid. Rest in Peace Jaz." Jas, from Conwy in Wales, published a biography in 2013 and had been gaining supporters since appearing on the BBC show. Her partner, Lewis Burke, broke the news with a statement on their Facebook page.

BBC Three reality star Jasmine Burkitt, who appeared on Small Teen Bigger World, has died aged 28, her heartbroken fiancé revealed.

She stated that a key reason behind taking part in the documentary was for people to treat her as they would any other teenager, as opposed to ‘treating her like a doll and wanting to treat her like a baby’. The programme showed Jazz at home with mum Beverley, and her grandparents Norman and Margaret, as well as out shopping with her best friend. The television personality, known as Jazz, appeared in the channel’s documentary series Small Teen Big World and subsequent film Small Teen Bigger World over a decade ago.

BBC reality star Jasmine Burkitt has died at the age of 28. Burkitt, who was known as Jazz, appeared in BBC Three show Small Teen Big World in 2010 to share ...

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Breaking the sad news of Jasmine's death yesterday (June 27), Lewis Burke said: "She is the most incredible human that ever walked this planet, she is the ...

Some of the days over the summer living next to a river are some of the happiest I've ever spent. Both had a passion for camping and had decided to live out in nature full time. Jasmine grew to fame on the BBC Three documentary alongside her mum Bev, who passed away in 2014, as she wanted to share how her life was just like a regular teenagers despite being born with dwarfism.

Jasmine, known as Jazz, appeared in BBC Three reality show Small Teen Bigger World.

I like being away from people quite a lot and just being amongst nature." Tragically, after starring on the show, Jasmine and Lewis lived in a tent in woodland after they struggled to find a suitable council property. She appeared on the BBC show with mum Bev, who passed away in 2014.

Jasmine Emily Wakefield Burkitt first shot to fame after appearing in the BBC four-part documentary series of Small Teen, Bigger World back in 2011. As per The ...

According to ABTC, the following year, her mother Beverly passed away due to a respiratory organ problem. Lewis and Jazz met in 2011, shortly after Small Teen Bigger World ended. Her inspiring autobiography and appearance on Small Teen Bigger World inspired many fans who are now expressing sadness over her loss. Jasmine Emily Wakefield Burkitt first shot to fame after appearing in the BBC four-part documentary series of Small Teen, Bigger World back in 2011. In Small Teen, Bigger World, Jasmine (Jazz), took viewers into her life living as a dwarf during her teenage years. Before Jasmine’s devastating death, the couple was set to tie the knot.

The body of the reality star, who was diagnosed with dwarfism, was found as her fiancé underwent heart surgery.

If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. In January, Burkitt provided an Instagram update on her health, saying she had a “rough end of last year and the start of this year”. “She was bipolar and had been in a unit and also there as an outpatient for some time. “The drugs were very difficult for her and she had to go into hospital every six months to have a check. “She also had a problem with a heart valve and had to take three drugs a day because of that,” Norman said. Burkitt starred in the BBC Three four-part documentary series Small Teen, Bigger World, which for a year followed the lives of her and her mother Beverly Burkitt, who also had dwarfism.