A CBBC child star died after hanging herself at her family home, a coroner has found.
Mya-Lecia Naylor, 16, who featured in CBBC shows like Millie Inbetween and Almost Never, died in April this year.
She was found in a marquee in her family home in South Norwood, London, on the morning of Sunday April 7.
The teenager had appeared alongside the likes of Emily Atack, Tom Hanks and Tess Daly.
The actress was due to take her GCSEs this summer but her school had told her parents of falling grades.
Mya-Lecia’s father, Martin Naylor, told South London Coroner’s Court: “She had not been her normal self ... she was stressed about her exams.
"She knew she needed to get on with her revision and she had plans scheduled out for her revision."
In the lead up to her death, the teen had been grounded and told she could not go to a party.
The night before her death, she had watched a film with her family that included a suicide scene, the hearing heard.
Mr Naylor added: “I honestly believe she was just making some sort of point.
"I genuinely believe she did not mean to do it. It was a silly spur of the moment thing.
"She clearly had plans for the future."
South London assistant coroner Toby Watkin that she “did not intend to end her own life” and ruled her death was by misadventure.
Mya-Lecia's credits included the film Cloud Atlas, TV show Absolutely Fabulous, and she also had a role in the upcoming Netflix show The Witcher.
Tributes poured in for the 16-year-old at the time of her death.
A statement posted on the CBBC website said: "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."
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Emily Atack posted on Instagram: "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."
There was no evidence of drugs or alcohol in her system, and nothing suspicious on her phone or laptop.
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