16-Year-Old British Actress Mya-Lecia Naylor Died Earlier This Month

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Millie Inbetween Actress Dead At The Age Of 16

British actress Mya-Lecia Naylor–who appeared in the 2012 film “Cloud Atlas” along with starring in the CBBC TV shows Millie Inbetween and Almost Never, passed away earlier this month after she collapsed, according to her agency, A&J Management, via BBC News. She was only 16-years-old.

“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,” A&J Management tweeted out on Wednesday.

CBBC also released a statement on Wednesday addressing Naylor’s untimely death.

“We are so sorry to have to tell you that Mya-Lecia Naylor, who you will know from ‘Millie Inbetween’ and ‘Almost Never,’ has very sadly died. 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. If you would like to post a tribute to Mya-Lecia you can leave a message on the CBBC website,” the network posted on Instagram.

“We know this news is very upsetting, and it may help to share how you are feeling with a friend or an adult you trust. If you are struggling and there is no one you feel you can talk to about it, you can always call Childline on 0800 11 11.”