KAILIA Posey of Toddlers & Tiaras fame died at the age of 16 earlier this week, and her Instagram has been flooded with tributes as details of her passing have been revealed.
Whatcom County Medical Examiner told The Sun that the cause of death was due to hanging “and it’s a suicide.”
Her mother, Marcy Posey Gatterman, confirmed her daughter’s death on May 2, 2022, in an emotional Facebook post, writing, “… I don’t have words or any thoughts. A beautiful baby girl is gone.”
“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,” her family told TMZ.
Meanwhile, Kailia’s final Instagram post comments are loaded with tributes to the former reality star, with replies like “Rest In Peace beautiful,” and “Thank you for being someone to look up to Kailia.”
Kailia was best known for appearing on the popular TLC TV series Toddlers & Tiaras, which showcased kids preparing to compete in beauty pageants.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
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Final days: Birthday wishes
Just days before her tragic death, Kailia celebrated both her prom and her 16th birthday.
On April 20, Kailia took to her Instagram to celebrate her milestone birthday.
In a gallery post, she shared photos with friends and her family alongside some birthday-themed emojis and hashtags such as: #birthdaygirl #bestfriend #fundays #dinner #washington and #feelinggood.
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Who was Kailia Posey, part four
Kailia Posey attended Lynden High School and had made the Dean’s list for the 2020-2021 school year, according to the Miss Washington pageant website.
She aspired to study aviation when she went to college and her ambition was to become a commercial pilot.
“Kailia hopes to…