Mya-Lecia Naylor Dead: Nathalie Emmanuel And Emily Atack Lead Tributes To CBBC Star

"She was such a beautiful and talented girl."
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Celebrities have paid tribute to CBBC star Mya-Lecia Naylor, who recently died at the age of 16.

Mya-Lecia, whose death was announced by her family on Wednesday, will be recognisable to TV fans thanks to her stints in shows including Almost Never and Millie Inbetween.

In Almost Never, she starred alongside The Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack, who was one of the first people to share a tribute online.

Posting a picture of Mya-Lecia on Instagram, Emily wrote alongside it: β€œSo shocked and sad to hear about lovely Mya-Lecia Naylor. She was a beautiful and talented girl.

β€œA complete joy to be around on the set of Almost Never. Sending all my love to her family & friends. Rest in peace beautiful girl x.”

Game Of Thrones star Nathalie Emmanuel also shared a message, explaining that she has the management company as the young star.

β€œAlthough I did not know her personally, I wanted to send my condolences to her family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time,” she said.

Very sad to hear the tragic news of Mya-Lecia Naylor’s passing. She was a part of the @aj_management family who represent me in the UK. Although I didnot know her personally, I wanted to send my condolences to her family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time ❀️

β€” Nathalie Emmanuel (@missnemmanuel) April 17, 2019

Paul Rose, the writer of Almost Never, said he had been penning scripts for the show that feature her character in recent months, β€œall featuring Mya’s character”.

β€œFar too young, and a huge loss for all on the show,” he tweeted. β€œMy heart goes out to her family.”

Found out the heartbreaking news last week that Mya-Lecia Naylor has died. I'd been writing scripts for S2 of Almost Never since last year, all featuring Mya's character. Far too young, and a huge loss for all on the show. My heart goes out to her family. https://t.co/aThaojBOOU

β€” Paul Rose (@mrbiffo) April 17, 2019

Other BBC personalities were also among those to offer their condolences:

Deeply saddened by the passing of CBBC actress Mya-Lecia Naylor - although just 16, what a legacy she's left for CBBC fans all over the UK who watched and loved the TV shows she starred in.

Rest in peace sweets❀ pic.twitter.com/vFcPdJhKLe

β€” Tee Cee🌈🌟 (@ThisIsTeeCee) April 17, 2019

So devastated to hear this tragic news. My heart goes out to Myas family at this sad time. 😒 such a beautiful talent. #celebratemya

https://t.co/L8CYfsRvW3

β€” Scarlet Grace (@scarletgrace16) April 18, 2019

Rest in peace Mya-Lecia Naylor. The Millie Inbetween cast is like a family to me and the show has such a special place in my heart. Mya was a great friend and I'm so lucky to have known her. We are heartbroken. Thank you for all the messages & I'm sending love to Mya’s family❀️ pic.twitter.com/on3u7wnrBC

β€” Rhianna Merralls (@RhiannaMerralls) April 17, 2019

RIP Mya-Lecia Naylor, you were taken from this world far too young, i hope the little kids you’ve inspired will one day will be the next big CBBC star, 16 is so young to leave this world, I actually used to watch Millie Inbetween and I really liked the show! πŸ‘ΌπŸ»

β€” .γƒ»γ‚œγ‚œγƒ» π–ˆπ–†π–Žπ–™π–‘π–†π–“ γƒ»γ‚œγ‚œγƒ»οΌŽ (@caitexpectation) April 17, 2019

Had the pleasure of working with Mya-Lecia Naylor a few weeks ago.. she was so lovely and am saddened and shocked to hear of her passing.. thoughts are with her family and friends, she will be missed by so many... RIP Mya ❀️ x pic.twitter.com/HijtU0pIiy

β€” Amelia Stevenson (@stevensonamelia) April 17, 2019

In the wake of Mya-Lecia’s death, the BBC has flagged its guidelines for young people and children upset by the news.

In their statement, Mya-Lecia’s family said the actor died on Sunday April 7. The cause of her death has not been confirmed.

A statement posted to the BBC’s website described Naylor as a β€œhugely talented actress, singer and dancer”.

It read: β€œWe are so sorry to have to tell you that Mya-Lecia, who you will know from β€œMillie Inbetween” and β€œAlmost Never” has, very sadly, died.

β€œMya-Lecia was a much loved part of the BBC Children’s family, and a hugely talented actress, singer and dancer.

β€œWe 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.”

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