British actress Mya-Lecia Naylor, a rising star who appeared in Cloud Atlas and Millie Inbetween has died. She was 16.

Naylor died on April 7 after she collapsed.

“It is with the deepest sorrow we have to announce that on Sunday 7th April Mya-Lecia Naylor, very sadly, died” reported A&J Management. “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.”

Tributes have poured in from fans, friends, and castmates alike.

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Emily Atack, who starred with Naylor in Almost Never, said she was a “beautiful and talented girl” who was “a complete joy to be around.”

Game of Thrones star Nathalie Emmanuel tweeted, “Very sad to hear the tragic news of Mya-Lecia Naylor’s passing,” wrote Emmanuel. “She was a part of the @aj_management family who represent me in the UK. Although I did not know her personally, I wanted to send my condolences to her family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.”

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