Toddlers and Tiaras

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, of “Toddlers & Tiaras” fame, is dead at 16, her mother confirmed on social media on Monday. “I don't have words or any thoughts,” Marcy Posey ...

A scene from one of the episodes – in which she grins – became one of the most popular GIFs on the internet. Posey appeared on TLC’s “Toddlers and Tiaras,” a show that ran from 2009 to 2013 and covered the lives of families as they prepped their children to compete in beauty pageants. Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever.”

"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.

Former Toddlers and Tiaras star Kailia Posey has died at age 16. Her death was confirmed by her mom, Marcy Gatterman, who posted the news of her passing to ...

She’s gonna beat you, every time,” Gatterman said on the episode, before praising her daughter’s talent. She did not share her daughter’s cause of death; TMZ and Page Six report that Posey was involved in an “accident” in Las Vegas. Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever,” Gatterman wrote alongside a photo of Posey posing a shimmering gown.

Posey's appearance on the TLC show created the famous 'grinning girl' GIF.

Toddlers & Tiaras ran from 2009 to 2013 on TLC. Posey appeared in a handful of episodes in 2011 and 2012. Gatterman’s post showed the teen in her prom dress. Toddlers & Tiaras‘ Kailia Posey has died at the age of 16.

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One year after the Discovery+ special checked in on the Toddlers & Tiaras alums, Kailia Posey’s mother confirmed her daughter’s shocking death at the age of 16. “After hanging up her crown on Toddlers & Tiaras, Eden got her own network show entitled Eden’s World. However, her biggest opportunity would come as an [acting] audition for the role of Darla Hood in Universal Entertainment’s reboot of The Little Rascals Save The Day!” Wood’s website bio detailed. Danielle Kirby, who appeared on Toddlers & Tiaras more than a decade ago, previously reflected on the achievements that came from her love of pageantry.

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.

'Toddlers & Tiaras' alum Kailia Posey died in May 2022 at 16 years old, her mom announced — see her life in photos.

In addition to her status as a beauty queen, Posey appeared in the 2021 horror film Eli. Gatterman’s social media has been filled with images of her late daughter in May 2022, sharing a photo of Posey beaming in a champagne-colored evening gown alongside the initial announcement of her child’s passing. She continued to compete in the pageant circuit until her untimely death, often sharing photos of herself in full costume, makeup and hair via Instagram.

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.

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.

Former "Toddlers & Tiaras" star Kailia Posey has died, her family announced. She was 16.

Following her brief stint on the show, Posey continued to compete in pageants. She became one of the series' most recognizable faces after her grinning reaction during an interview became a popular GIF. Posey's mother, Marcy Posey Gatterman, confirmed the news of her death Monday on social media.