Kailia Posey, Child Star of ‘Toddlers & Tiaras,’ Died by Suicide, Her Family Says

Kailia Posey, star of the children’s contest of Toddlers & Tiarasdied by suicide, her family said.

On Monday, it was reported that Posey, who turned 16 last month, was found dead in his car at Birch Bay Park, in Washington state, but the cause of death is unknown.

On Tuesday, Posey’s deeply religious family told TMZ that she took her own life, said in a statement: “Although she was an accomplished teenager with a bright future ahead of her, unfortunately in a moment of impulsiveness, she decided hastily to end his mortal life.”

The family added: “She has won countless crowns and titles after competing in the beauty pageant all her life… Her highly regarded talent as a fortune teller Building motivation has led to professional touring job offers and she was recently chosen to be a cheerleader at her high school next fall. ”

The family has now established the Kailia Posey Teen Crisis Intervention Fund, which aims to receive “necessary resources for students in crisis.”

In photos posted on Facebook over the weekend, Posey, the featured star of the TLC series about children’s beauty pageants, which ran from 2009 to 2013, thanks in part to her grin, was smiling and seemed happy with her friends when she attended. high school dance.

Just last week, her mother, Marcy Posey Gatterman, also posted that she had been selected for the cheerleading team of her school, Lynden High School in Washington. Her mother wrote that the family was “screaming around the house” after receiving the news.

Washington State Police confirmed to DailyMail.com that authorities are investigating a minor death at Birch Bay State Park, in Blaine.

Posey’s friends and fans have been online recalling the memories and sending their condolences to the family.

“Can’t even believe this happened. I’m praying for you to get through this. She was always nice to all of us. Rest in peace,” Looking for American talent Magician Kadan Rockett writes on Instagram.

If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Text Line about the crisis by texting TALK to 741741