British actress Mya-Lecia Naylor dead at 16

British Star Mya-Lecia Naylor died at the age of 16 years.

Mya-Lecia was a rising star in England, where she starred in popular children's series Millie Inbetween and the popular show Almost never.

In a statement to E! New, Alice Webb, Director of the BBC Childrens, said: "We are distraught and terribly sad to hear about Mya, she shined so brilliantly on our screens, both Millie Inbetween and Almost neverand it is unthinkable that it is not part of our journey for the future. "

Webb added, "She was extremely popular with our audience, actress, dancer and very talented singer, and a true role model for her young fans."

According to several media, the young teenager died on April 7, but the cause of his death is not known.

Since the announcement of his death on Wednesday, April 17, his former co-stars have expressed sadness at the loss. I am a celebrity … Get me out of here star Emily Atack wrote on Instagram that she was "shocked and sad" to learn that the "beautiful" Mya-Lecia had passed away. "It was a beautiful and talented girl.A total joy of being on the set of almost never.Send all my love to her family and friends.Rest in peace, beautiful girl," said l & # 39; artist.

Mya-Lecia and Atack worked together on the set of Almost never, which follows the lives of teenage music stars. The show was presented at the beginning of the year and was an immediate hit with viewers of the CBBC.

Our thoughts are with the Naylor family in these difficult times.