America’s Got Talent cheerleader Emily Gold has died at age 17, Us Weekly can confirm.

“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,” the Los Osos High School Varsity Dance Team wrote via an Instagram statement on Monday, September 16. “Emily has always embodied every aspect of our core team values through her strength, commitment, kindness, compassion, and the most humble heart.”

The Southern California high school organization added that Gold will be “remembered as a leader, role model, friend and sister to her teammates.” Last month, Gold was named one of three captains for the upcoming school year.

“Our sweet sweet Emily — We love you endlessly and miss you more than words can ever express. Everything we do is for you, our beautiful angel ,” the message concluded.