What to know about late ‘Toddlers and Tiaras’ star Kailia Posey: 'She will be remembered for her sweet spirit'

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Editor's note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). "Toddlers and Tiaras" star Kailia Posey died tragically at the age of 16, her mother, Marcy Posey Gatterman, announced on Facebook Monday.  "I don’t have words or any thoughts," she wrote. "A beautiful baby girl is gone.

Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever." The family issued another statement confirming Posey's cause of death, stating: "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. "We are completely shattered as a family and left with more questions than answers," the statement continued. "We ask for privacy as we attempt to find ways to cope with the senseless loss of our beautiful girl." "Toddlers and Tiaras" star Kailia Posey tragically died at the age of 16, her mother, Marcy Posey Gatterman, announced on Facebook Monday.  (Facebook/Marcey Posey Gatterman) Here are a few things to know about the late pageant star.

Posey made her pageant debut as a toddler Posey got her start on "Toddlers and Tiaras," the same TLC show that launched the career of Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson.

Posey made her debut in 2012 at 5 years old on an episode titled "California Tropic Arizona." The TLC show ran for seven seasons and ended in 2016.The show followed families as their young children competed in beauty pageants.