Close Friend Reveals Toddlers & Tiaras Star Kailia Posey Was 'Struggling' Before Death By Suicide

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[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] As the beauty pageant community mourns Kailia Posey, friends and family are opening up about the star’s final moments.

As Perezcious readers know, the Toddlers & Tiaras alum passed away at just 16 years old earlier this week. According to her family who spoke with TMZ on Tuesday, she died by suicide.

Now a friend, whose name has been kept anonymous for privacy reasons, has reached out to Page Six to share a little more insight into Kailia’s mental health. Related: Dave Chapelle Attacked During Comedy Show By Armed Audience Member! Speaking to the outlet on Wednesday, the friend revealed that those in Posey’s close circle knew she was “struggling” in the days leading up to her death, the confidant shared: It is unclear exactly what Kailia’s struggles were, but she ultimately succumbed to them on Sunday when she passed away, according to her friend, who added: Rather than remember Kailia for her tragic death, the insider praised the pageant star for being such a good “role model” and a “big name in a lot of different places.” Related: Missing Toddler Found Dead In Michigan Creek One Mile From Home Believe Pageant Consulting, the reality TV alum’s pageant company, paid tribute to her in an emotional statement, as well, expressing: They also sent their well-wishes to those mourning the devastating loss, concluding: Kailia’s mother, Marcy Posey Gatterman, first broke the news on Monday, writing on Facebook: She followed up with a more detailed explanation on Tuesday, the family told TMZ: A representative for the Whatcom County Medical Examiner in Washington told Page Six that they are investigating the death, as is customary for any suicide case.