16-year-old TV and film actress collapses and dies

In a statement, the channel said she was a “much-loved part of the BBC Children’s family and a hugely talented actress, singer and dancer,” BBC News reported. Details of Naylor’s death were not immediately provided.

She was on the CBBC shows “Millie Inbetween” and “Almost Never,” and many of her colleagues and cast mates posted tributes to her online.

Millie Innes, star of “Millie Inbetween,” posted on Instagram: “Devastated for Mya. The pain of her passing has been awful. Mya and I grew up together over the past five years and had an extremely close relationship. I will always cherish our friendship and the moments we spent together beautiful girl.”

The creator of “Almost Never,” Paul Rose, tweeted, “Far too young, and a huge loss for all on the show. My heart goes out to her family.”

Emily Atack, Naylor’s “Almost Never” co-star, said she was shocked by news of her death.

“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 x,” she wrote on Instagram.