Kailia Posey, who starred in Toddlers and Tiaras, has tragically died, her mum has confirmed in a Facebook post. The teenager celebrated her 16th birthday just last week.
In a post shared online, she wrote: "I don't have words or any thoughts. A beautiful baby girl is gone. Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia.
My baby forever." The cause of Kailia's death was not mentioned. Kailia shot to fame as a youngster on TV programme Toddlers and Tiaras.
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