CBBC child star Mya-Lecia Naylor died by misadventure after being found hanged at her family home, an inquest has ruled.
The 16-year-old died after being found in a marquee at her home in south London in April.
Emergency services were called to the address in South Norwood, at around 10am on Sunday April 7, to reports of a teenage girl in cardiac arrest.
She was pronounced dead at Croydon University Hospital shortly after 11.30am.
Miss Naylor was due to sit her GCSEs that summer but her parents had recently had a phone call from the school saying her grades were lower than expected.
Her father, Martin Naylor, told South London Coroners Court: "She had not been her normal self ... she was stressed about her exams.
"She knew she needed to get on with her revision and she had plans scheduled out for her revision."
Mya-Lecia had also been grounded and banned from attending a party, and had spent the night before her death watching a film with her family that included a scene of suicide.
Mr Naylor who saw the teenager on the morning of her death, believes it was a "silly mistake", despite her exam stress.
He said: "I honestly believe she was just making some sort of point. I genuinely believe she did not mean to do it.
"It was a silly spur of the moment thing. She clearly had plans for the future."
Assistant Coroner, Toby Watkin concluded that the teenager "did not intend to end her own life" and concluded her death was by misadventure.
A toxicology report revealed no evidence of drugs or alcohol in Miss Naylor's system, and searches of her phones, laptop, and social media accounts did not present anything suspicious.
Mya-Lecia was known for her role in shows Millie Inbetween and Almost Never.
At the time of her death, a statement posted on the CBBC website said: "We are so sorry to have to tell you that Mya-Lecia, who you will know from 'Millie Inbetween' and 'Almost Never' has, very sadly, died.
"Mya-Lecia was a much loved part of the BBC Children's family, and a hugely talented actress, singer and dancer.
"We will miss her enormously and we are sure that you will want to join us in sending all our love to her family and friends. If you would like to share a memory of Mya-Lecia, you can post a comment below.
"We know this news is very upsetting, and it may help to share how you are feeling with friends or a trusted adult.
"If you are struggling and there is no one you feel you can talk to about it, you can call Childline on 0800 11 11."
She also appeared in BBC show Absolutely Fabulous as Jane in 2004, her first TV role.
Following her first few TV roles, she then went on to appear in Hollywood blockbuster Cloud Atlas as Miro in 2013.
In a statement at the time of her death, her management team, A&J Management said: "It is with the deepest sorrow we have to announce that on Sunday 7th April Mya-Lecia Naylor, very sadly, died.
"Mya-Lecia was hugely talented and a big part of A&J, we will miss her greatly. Our love and thoughts are with all her family and friends at this difficult time."
