Kailia Posey

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.

Marcy Posey Gatterman said in a Facebook post that her daughter died on Monday, but specific details about the cause or circumstances of her death were not ...

“Toddlers & Tiaras” was a controversial TV show which followed the world of child beauty pageants. Kailia appeared on the TLC show “Toddlers & Tiaras” in 2012, when she was just 5 years old. A scene from one of the episodes – in which she grins – became one of the most popular GIFs on the internet.

Kailia Posey, who appeared on 'Toddlers & Tiaras' as a young child and spawned a popular GIF with one of her reactions, has died.

Despite some criticism from parent groups about how the show portrayed its young competitors, many of Toddler & Tiara's young stars gained prominence and went on to take part in national competitions over the years. Posey appeared in multiple episodes from 2011-2012, and almost instantly became a standout thanks to her natural talent. Posey's mom confirmed the news in a Facebook post, sharing a photo of her daughter and asking for privacy.

Kailia Posey, who as a child starred on the reality show Toddlers and Tiaras, has died at age 16 following a reported 'incident in Las Vegas'.

'Our hearts are completely broken,' penned Kelly Costner Patterson. 'Kailia Deliz Posey was such a bright light in everyones life! 'I told your momma just recently that you were one of the most beautiful kids on the inside and out. 'My heart is shattered and I’m still trying to process this news but we will always remember you and miss you. Your last message to me was telling me that you loved me. 'Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever,' the grieving mother added, sharing a photo of Posey in her prom dress. Posey is pictured in her prom dress Posey shared this photo to her Instagram feed on April 23. I was looking for you and you said, “Hold on! My favorite memory of you was right before we went on the stage for the production number at Dixieland this past year. She always was so kind to all of us. 16 years just wasn't enough,' pageant make-up artist Natasha Shunta Winn wrote in a Facebook tribute post. Posey recently attended prom with her friends.

Kailia Posey, who appeared at age 5 on the show in an episode titled "California Tropic Arizona," had continued to compete in pageants.

Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever.” Her mother posted several photos of Posey on Facebook, including one of her daughter with a halo around her head. She was 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.

Kailia Posey, a 16-year-old pageant queen who appeared on TLC's “Toddlers & Tiaras” when she was 5 years old, has died, her mother announced on Facebook.

On April 19, he posted a message for her 16th birthday, writing: “Happy Sweet 16 Kailia! You are beautiful inside and out. Posey appeared on “Toddlers & Tiaras,” which gave a behind-the-scenes look at the world of children’s pageants, at least twice. Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever,” Marcy Posey Gatterman posted on Tuesday, sharing a photo of her daughter in a gown.

Who was Kailia Posey? Learn more about the late "Toddlers & Tiaras" star, pageant pro and aspiring pilot. The TLC star died at age 16 this week.

“She’ll say she’s nervous, but once she hits that stage, she’s a pro.” A beautiful baby girl is gone,” she wrote without disclosing how the teen died. It has circulated far and wide over the last decade.

Kailia Posey starred on the TLC reality series which ran from 2009 to 2013 and which featured families who prepared their children to compete in beauty ...

Didn't know who she was at the time. So much love for this girl is an understatement! Ms Posey starred in the TLC reality series which ran from 2009 to 2013 and featured families who prepared their children to compete in beauty pageants.

Kailia Posey, who starred in the TLC reality show Toddlers & Tiaras as a toddler, has died at the age of 16, reported Page Six. The news was confirmed and ...

A beautiful baby girl is gone.” While Gatterman did not share the cause behind her daughter’s untimely death, reports online suggest that Posey was killed in a car crash in Las Vegas. Kailia Posey, who starred in the TLC reality show Toddlers & Tiaras as a toddler, has died at the age of 16, reported Page Six.

"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.

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.