A teenage influencer who featured in a Channel 5 documentary has died from an overdose in supported accommodation, a court has heard.

The inquest into the death of Princess-Bliss Dickson was opened yesterday in Essex before being immediately suspended while police investigate the circumstances surrounding her tragic passing.

Princess, 16, died in supported accommodation in Waltham Abbey on February 7 this year. She first came to public attention aged four when she appeared in the 2014 Channel 5 documentary Blinging Up Baby.

The programme, which followed mothers who lavished thousands of pounds on glamorous treatments for their children, featured her mother Sophie-May Dickson, who revealed she loved to treat the then four year old Princess and her younger sister, aged two, to pedicures, spray tans and hair extensions.

Princess' family were present at the opening of the inquest at County Hall in Chelmsford, where Senior Coroner for Essex, Lincoln Brooke opened proceedings by addressing those in attendance, reports The Mirror.

She said: "My deep condolences to all of you, and I suspect to a great many family and friends that are not here today."

Coroner's officer Matthew Austin provided further details regarding Princess' death, confirming she had been residing in private supported accommodation on Buxton Road, Waltham Abbey, at the time of her passing.

He said: "She was found unresponsive in bed. An ambulance was called and her death was confirmed at the scene. Essex Police are carrying out a police investigation into the death." A post mortem examination conducted at Great Ormond Street Hospital by Dr Liina Palm gave an initial cause of death as acute quetiapine toxicity. Quetiapine is a prescription-only medication used to treat severe depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Coroner Mr Brookes announced he would suspend the coronial investigation as "priority must be given to the police investigation." Essex coroner Sonia Hayes will assume responsibility for inquest proceedings at a later date and will periodically review the case, he added.

Princess-Bliss' mother Sophie-May has spoken publicly about the online bullying her daughter was subjected to.

A spokesperson for Essex County Council said: "We are very saddened to learn about this death that took place on February 7 this year in supported accommodation.

"We are working closely with the police and Ofsted as the local safeguarding authority. We will be unable to comment further while the investigation progresses."

Essex Police said: "As part of the coronial process, we're carrying out enquiries into the circumstances around the death of a teenage girl. This work is progressing appropriately and in line with the coronial process."