Cheerleader, 17, dies just weeks after her success on America’s Got Talent 

difficult time.

”With great sadness we share our Los Osos Grizzly Emily Gold has passed away,” the fundraiser statement read.

”As a community, let’s come together and support the Gold family in this difficult time. Please know this money will go directly to the family to support them and help with expenses.”

Her dance team also paid tribute to her on Instagram:

”It is with such a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beautiful, kind, and loving Emily Gold, Senior and Varsity Dance Captain. Emily has always embodied every aspect of our core team values through her strength, commitment, kindness, compassion, and the most humble heart. She will be remembered as a leader, role model, friend, and sister to her teammates.”

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