Former Absolutely Fabulous child star Mya-Lecia Naylor has died at the age of 16.
Her representatives A&J Management have broken the tragic news, saying: “It is with the deepest sorrow we have to announce that on Sunday 7th April Mya-Lecia Naylor, very sadly, died.
“Mya-Lecia was hugely talented and a big part of A&J, we will miss her greatly.
“Our love and thoughts are with all her family and friends at this difficult time.”
It is with the deepest sorrow we have to announce that on Sunday 7th April Mya-Lecia Naylor, very sadly, died. Mya-Lecia was hugely talented and a big part of A&J, we will miss her greatly. Our love and thoughts are with all her family and friends at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/YhnR7WJSPc
— A&J Management (@aj_management) 17 April 2019
Mya-Lecia starred in BBC comedy Ab Fab as Jane in 2004.
She also appeared starred in CBBC show Millie Inbetween as Fran, as well the channel’s Almost Never, which aired this year.
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I’m A Celebrity’s Emily Atack, who starred alongside Mya-Lecia in the drama, has offered her condolences.
“So shocked and sad to hear about lovely Mya-Lecia Naylor,” she said.
“She was a beautiful and talented girl. A complete joy to be around on the set of Almost Never.
“Sending all my love to her family & friends. Rest in peace beautiful girl.”
The BBC announced to its young viewers: “We are so sorry to have to tell you that Mya-Lecia, who you will know from Millie Inbetween and Almost Never has, very sadly, died.
“Mya-Lecia was a much loved part of the BBC Children’s family, and a hugely talented actress, singer and dancer.
“We will miss her enormously and we are sure that you will want to join us in sending all our love to her family and friends.
“We know this news is very upsetting, and it may help to share how you are feeling with friends or a trusted adult.
“If you are struggling and there is no one you feel you can talk to about it, you can call Childline on 0800 11 11.”
Tributes are also being posted by fans on Twitter for the young actress…
Very sad news. RIP Mya-Lecia x
— Alex Segal (@Alex_Segal) 17 April 2019
Oh my goodness… I am so sad to hear this. Love to you & Mya-Lecia’s family & friends 💕
— ʀᴏᴡᴇɴᴀ ᴍᴇᴅᴅᴇᴍᴀɴ (@rowenameddeman) 17 April 2019
Such sad news..so sorry to hear this..deepest sympathy to her family x
— Kitty Peterkin (@bonniebeebeavis) 17 April 2019
So sorry to hear this sending love to her family and friends x
— Ali Dillon (@Alidilly) 17 April 2019
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The cause of Mya-Lecia’s death has not yet been revealed.
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