Information that surfaced online a few hours ago has it that Ava Byars has sadly passed away. She was just 14. Ava who was a student of The Leake Academy was reported to have died on September 20, 2025.
Her cause of death was not disclosed to the public at the time of filing this report.
The Leake Academy announced the news of Ava Byars passing through a post shared on their official Facebook page. In the post the school described Avas as a bright light in the school community.
Read excerpts below:-
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of our beloved student, Ava Byars. Ava was more than just a student at Leake Academy— she was a friend, a teammate, a classmate, and a bright light in our school community.
We know that words cannot fill the emptiness we feel, but we hope the memories we all share of Ava will provide comfort in the days to come. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to her family, friends, and all who were lucky enough to know her.
Please join us in sending prayers, love, and support to her family during this incredibly difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Ava Byars at this troubling and sad moment.
