Mya-Lecia Naylor, image via A&J Management/TwitterIt is not yet known how she died.
BBC have confirmed that TV star Mya-Lecia Naylor has died suddenly aged 16.
Naylor died on Sunday April 7, her cause of death isn't yet known.
A statement from her representatives A&J Management said:
"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) April 17, 2019
Naylor appeared in shows including Millie Inbetween and Almost Never.
Almost Never also stars Emily Atack, who paid tribute to Ms Naylor on Instagram.
She said: "So shocked and sad to hear about lovely Mya-Lecia Naylor. 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."
A statement posted to the BBC's website described Naylor as a "hugely talented actress, singer and dancer".
It read: "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."
The BBC added: "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."
