Kailia Posey cause of death

'Toddlers and Tiaras' star Kailia Posey has died at age 16. How did the pageant contestant die? What do we know about her family?

She often updated her page with photos of herself or friends on her main Instagram account. Kailia appeared in several episodes of Toddlers & Tiaras during its run. TLC’s Toddlers & Tiaras star Kailia Posey has died at age 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.

Whatcom Sheriff's department confirms to PEOPLE they are part of a multi-agency investigation related to the death of Kailia Posey.

For the profile image, she uploaded a photo of Posey as an angel. On Sunday, Posey had launched an Instagram account dedicated to showing off her contortion skills. In January, she announced she was competing in Miss Washington Teen USA in February. "One word. Posey was best known for appearing on TLC's Toddlers & Tiaras, which originally aired from 2009 to 2013. Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever." PEOPLE has not yet received responses from the Blaine PD or the Whatcom County Medical Examiner.

"Toddlers & Tiaras" star Kailia Posey has died at age 16, her mother announced. Her cause of death is unknown, but a report claims she was in a car ...

A beautiful baby girl is gone,” she wrote. She became a popular GIF when her evil grin went viral. “Can’t even believe this has happened.

Pageant queen Kailia Posey appeared on 'Toddlers and Tiaras' alongside her mother when she was 5 years old — details.

On Sunday, May 1, Gatterman announced via Facebook that her daughter was set to graduate with honors in June 2022. Following the show, Posey continued to compete in pageants and branched out into acting, appearing in the 2019 Netflix horror film Eli. In January, Posey announced that she would be a contestant in the 2022 Miss Washington Teen pageant after winning Miss Lynden Teen 2021. Watching all my sweet girls grow up to be amazing people is the best part of my job.” Posey appeared on the TLC reality series alongside her mother multiple times throughout its run from 2009 to 2013. In honor of her daughter, Gatterman shared several photos of Poesy from her pageant days and changed her profile photo to one of the teenager as an angel. The Whatcom County Medical Examiner was unable to comment as an investigation is currently ongoing.

Former "Toddlers & Tiaras" star Kailia Posey has died, her family announced. She was 16.

Following her brief stint on the show, Posey continued to compete in pageants. She became one of the series' most recognizable faces after her grinning reaction during an interview became a popular GIF. Posey's mother, Marcy Posey Gatterman, confirmed the news of her death Monday on social media.

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.

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.

Toddlers & Tiaras alum Kailia Posey's mother, Marcy Posey Gatterman, confirmed her death on Facebook Monday.

On Sunday, Posey had launched an Instagram account dedicated to showing off her contortion skills. For the profile image, she uploaded a photo of Posey as an angel. In January, she announced she was competing in Miss Washington Teen USA in February. "One word.