Who was Kailia Posey?

TODDLERS and Tiaras star Kailia Posey passed away at only 16 years old.

Her mom, Marcy Posey Gatterman, announced her daughter’s death in a Facebook post on May 2, 2022.

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Who was Kailia Posey?

Kailia Posey starred in Toddlers and Tiaras in 2012 when she was just 10 years old and her mom trained her to be a contortionist as part of her talent.

In a clip from the show posted on YouTube, Gatterman said, “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.”

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

Posey continued to compete in pageants as she got older and announced in February 2022 that she would be competing yet again.

“I’m going to be competing in Miss Washington teen USA in February and I am so excited!” she wrote.

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 show members of her generation that they can positively impact the world if they are patient and work hard,” the bio says.

What happened to Kailia Posey?

Posey’s mom announced her daughter’s passing in a Facebook post on May 2 and wrote, “I don’t have words or any thoughts. A beautiful baby girl is gone.

She asked for privacy for the family to mourn Posey’s death, adding, “My baby forever.”

Posey’s death comes nearly two weeks after she celebrated her 16th birthday and her stepfather, Steven Gatterman, wrote a message on Facebook on April 19.

He wrote, “Happy Sweet 16 Kailia! You are beautiful inside and out. Your light shines bright everywhere you go. Have the best day!”

Posey’s cause of death has not yet been released, but TMZ reported she may have been involved in an accident in Washington.

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How have people responded to her death?

Condolences have started flooding in from family, friends, and fans who have responded to Posey’s passing.

Posey posted her final photo on Instagram on April 23 showing her posing on a staircase with the caption “None of your concern.”

The post has now received more than 1.7k likes and fans commented, expressing their shock and sadness at her passing.

“Can’t even believe this has happened. I’m praying for you guys to get through this. She always was so kind to all of us. Rest In Peace,” one person said.

Others said they had looked up to her and had aspired to live up to her achievements.

“Forever my pageant inspiration,” one person said, while another posted, “Thank you for being someone to look up to Kailia. Rest in peace.”