‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ star Kailia Posey died by suicide, her family said in a statement on Wednesday, hours after announcing her death. 

“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,” the family said.

Calling her a high achiever, they added, “She won countless crowns & trophies after competing on the pageant circuit her entire life. Her highly acclaimed talent as a contortionist had already led to professional touring job offers, and she had recently been selected to be a cheerleader at her high school next fall.”

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The family has set up a donation fund in her name to support others who are at risk of suicide.

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Kailia’s mother wrote Marcy Posey Gatterman announced her 16-year-old daughter’s death in a Facebook post on Tuesday. 

“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,” she wrote.

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Kailia was a star on ‘Toddlers and Tiaras’, which aired on TLC from 2009 to 2013. The show featured families who prepared their kids to take part in beauty pageants.

“When Kailia was younger, when she was 3, she started doing pageants. She’s a pro when she hits that stage, she’ll say she’s nervous but once she hits that stage she’s a pro. She’s gonna beat you, every time,” her mother said in one of the episodes.

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“Kailia has a very good talent. I mean, just completely amazing. I don’t know anybody that’s competition for Kailia,” she continued.