Rising actress Mya-Lecia Naylor dies suddenly at age 16
A rising star in British children's television programming, Mya-Lecia Naylor, has died at the age of 16 after collapsing on April 7th. While details of her death were not immediately available, tributes from her fellow co-stars poured in for Naylor. The CBBC said the rising star was 'a much-loved part of the BBC Children's family and a hugely talented actress, singer and dancer.'
British actress Mya-Lecia Naylor, who starred in popular children’s programs and appeared in the film "Cloud Atlas," died suddenly earlier this month, her agents said. She was 16.
Naylor died April 7 “after she collapsed,” A&J Management said, according to the BBC. Details of her death were not immediately available.
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Tributes from her fellow co-stars poured in for Naylor, who also appeared in popular CBBC shows like “Millie Inbetween” and “Almost Never.”
The CBBC said the rising star was “a much-loved part of the BBC Children’s family and a hugely talented actress, singer and dancer.”
A&J Management called her “hugely talented and a big part of A&J.”
“Almost Never” co-star Emily Atack wrote on Instagram that she was “shocked and sad” to hear about Naylor’s death. The show’s Instagram page paid their condolences to the actress.
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“Our thoughts are with Mya-Lecia’s family, friends and everyone that loved her at this very sad time. Rip Mya-Lecia,” “Almost Never” wrote.
“Game of Thrones” star Nathalie Emmanuel tweeted, “Very sad to hear the tragic news of Mya-Lecia Naylor’s passing.”
The two actors are represented by the same talent agency.
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