Posted on 05/04/2022 2:11:54 PM PDT by Drew68
"Toddlers and Tiaras" star Kailia Posey tragically took her own life at the age of just 16, her family says, in a gut-wrenching statement.
Posey's family tells TMZ, "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 is devastated, listing everything Kailia had ahead of her and her accomplishments during her 16 years, saying, "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.
Not only that, Kailia's family says she had a love for aviation, and had plans to continue to work in the entertainment industry while pursuing her goal of a commercial pilot's license.
TMZ broke the story, the 16-year-old who first found fame on the popular TLC show -- even becoming a popular GIF as 'Grinning Girl' -- died Monday in Washington. At the time, her mom posted, "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".
Her family has set up a fund, at the Whatcom Community Foundation in her name with the goal of providing resources to help students in crisis.
If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK.
Boys make better girls now. Just saying. Watch any NCAA girls sports.
borderline CP...
I agree about the creepy aspect.
My Daughter was an extremely talented singer, she fit the pattern of talent and beauty. When she was offered a chance to go to Nashville I advised against it. I told her to first get a job in a recording studio being a backup singer, maybe even cleaning toilets and just learning the reality of life. She did not move away, she still sings very well, but now she is a mother of 2 a grandmother and is happy with her life.
Fame is a narcotic, there are few people who can become famous and or wealthy without losing their soul. I am proud of her for who she is now.
Sadly, I have to agree. What part of just being a little girl did she get to experience? I so wish that she could have been stopped. May the God who created her fill all of her needs and hold her close in His arms.
“Just seeing a kid in show business,” he said without hesitation, “ tells you a lot about the parents.”
Very wise parents. It sounds as if she were young enough to enjoy the experience without being pressured to look or behave in a particular way. Coaxed, maybe, but not pressured.
These “pageants” weird me out more than the Manson family.
They dress these little girls with more makeup and skimpy dresses that make a street waker blush.
Wh y would a mother do this? Living through their daughters is one but, IMHO they are grooming them for a future in the sex trade.
Why else dress them up to appeal to adult male desires.
Should be banned. Period.
I agree.
Did you ever see the movie “Jude the Obscure”? It featured a pretty young kid murder suiciding his siblings. Really freaked me out.
My son went so far as to write the note, but couldn’t go through with it. He told us that he decided that killing himself would be the ultimate insult to God, showing Him that he did not trust His plan.
Everyone was an emotional wreck after that. Horrified that he would consider it...pleased by his reason for not doing it.
I feel so bad for the large number of youth being taught to reject God. No anchor. No port in a storm. No still, small voice...
It seems that the pageants went from the cute kid syndrome to the Young gold digger syndrome. As it did that it changed from innocence to vulgarity.
Didn’t know things like. Existed until the Joan Benoit murder.
Not impressed way back then.
Never heard of it.
Never will see it either.
It’s actually just called “Jude”, the book had the full title.
Sad.
Sounds about right for these days.
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