It is with great sadness to announce that, Little Women: Atlanta star Ashley Ross – also known as Ms Minnie – has died suddenly at the age of 34.

Her publicist Liz Dixson confirmed the news in a statement published on Ross’s Instagram account.

The statement, issued “with profound sadness”, said Ross “had succumbed to injuries from a tragic hit-and-run car accident”.

The show, which airs on the Lifetime channel in the UK, follows the lives of a group of women with dwarfism.

The reality show is based in Atlanta, Georgia, in the US.

The statement continued: “The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.”

We offer are condolences to her friends and loved ones.

Ms. Culture Keeper-