Tiffini Hale Tributes Flood in As 'Micky Mouse Club' Star Dies Aged 46

Tributes are pouring in for Tiffini Hale, a former host of the Mickey Mouse club who has passed away at the age of 46.

Hale was one of the original cast members on The All New Mickey Mouse Club between 1989 and 1995 and part of the Disney-created pop group The Party.

Her bandmates and co-stars announced her death on social media and confirmed that she died of cardiac arrest after falling into a coma in December.

Hale's bandmates, Deedee Magno, Chase Hampton, Jeune Pierre and Damon Pampolina said on a Facebook post that she died on Christmas morning and was surrounded by her family when she passed.

The group led the tributes to the star with a touching post on Facebook.

"It is with the heaviest of broken hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of our beloved sister, Tiffini Talia Hale," the post began.

"Early this month, she suffered a cardiac arrest that resulted in her being left in a coma. After many prayers and with her family by her side, our dearest Tiff took her last breath Christmas morning. She is now resting peacefully.

"Tiffini's family has kindly asked that their privacy be respected as they take this time to grieve. Tiffini's mother Nancy and sister Tanya send their love to all, as well as many thanks for such kind support through the years.

"On behalf of Tiffini's family, and her Party and MMC brothers and sisters, we want to thank all of you for the love and well wishes you have expressed for our dear Tiffini.

"Her beauty, talent, style and fun-loving spirit will forever live in our hearts and memories. Forever yours—Deedee, Chasen, Jeune, Damon and the entire Mickey Mouse Club Family."

On Twitter, Hale is being remembered by fans and others who knew her and her work.

"Tiffini Hale had style, spirit & smarts," tweeted film critic Courtney Howard.

"She was a gifted performer on The New Mickey Mouse Club (The MMC) & in her work in The Party. Her lead songs from those Party albums inspired many a (poor) solo from me, singing into my hairbrush. She's gone far too soon. #RIPTiffiniHale."

Steven Universe actress Jennifer Paz wrote: "Oh my dear friend. I'm so so sorry for your loss. I'm holding a space in my heart for you. Sending you love and prayers."

Journalist Kimberly Torres added: "This is so sad! I adored The Party and loved Tiffini on MMC."

On Facebook, musician Brian Anthony shared a moving tribute to the "amazing" and "talented" Hale.

"I'm so saddened by this news. Her, her family, and all of her friends will be in my heart and in my prayers as I pray for comfort and healing during this very difficult time," he wrote.

"God bless you Tiffini Hale—you really inspired me to make all of my dreams...reality. Another shining star fills the heavens with beauty and a bright light."