Emily Gold, a 17-year-old cheerleader from California, died of suicide on Friday—just a month after she wowed audiences during a run on America’s Got Talent.Her parents confirmed the news of their daughter’s death—and the immense grief it has created in their lives—in an Instagram post on Sunday.

Emily Gold's parents have spoken out about their daughter's tragic death via a heartbreaking post on social media. Many have reached out to the bereaved family with their prayers and condolences. Taking to Instagram with a heart-wrenching post about their dearly missed daughter on September 16,

America’s Got Talent’ cheerleader Emily Gold’s high school football team will honor her memory with a ‘gold game’ after her death