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A woman who authorities said once tried to become a contestant on "American Idol" was found dead outside the Sherman Oaks home of "Idol" judge Paula Abdul in a case police are investigating as a. Instead, it was the aftermath of her audition that made the highlight reel. Paula Abdul says contestant suicide "tragic," but judges won't ease criticism. LaBelle's blood alcohol level was .144. Throughout her time in the competition, she performed covers from singers such as Melissa Etheridge, Janis Joplin, Alanis Morissette, and Stevie Nicks. A fatty liver, often caused by alcohol abuse, might have also played a part. 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But a coroners report ultimately ruled that the cause was a heart disease known as dilated cardiomyopathy. , updated She was in a vehicle driven by her pro-basketball player boyfriend Rasual Butler, who also died. She was 42. I went through a very rough time of feeling like she wanted my attention so much I shed a lot of tears. Heres my new cell number.. I'm sure you're in heaven singing you're heart out!!!". Cause of death was found to be cardiac arrest. Thinking they had come from her restaurateur boyfriend J.T. Abdul, who lit up when Goodspeed said her name was Paula, said, Speechless, dont know what to say after hearing the song. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account. Advertisement. "Paula reacted pretty much the way anyone would react," her sister, Sonja McIntyre, told Good Morning America. He confessed to drinking "about six beers" and driving drunk, but his lawyer believed he had been "coerced into confessing," theNY Daily News reported. Willie Spence died in a car crash in Tennessee on Oct. 11, 2022. Before Marque "Tate" Lynche even graced the American Idol stage, he was a child star on theAll New Mickey Mouse Clubfrom 19931995, CNN reports. He was consumed by depression, skipping doctor appointments, going on drug binges. It was tumultuous, for me.. But I dont believe my aunt killed herself., Ed Faris, a producer/songwriter in Los Angeles, worked with Goodspeed on her fledgling singing career around 2005 or 2006, and remembered her as a bit off the wall., I was hired by her singing coach to help Paula record some songs, he says. On Tuesday night, the body of the 30-year-old aspiring singer was found in a car near Abdul's home in Los Angeles, an apparent suicide victim from what police believe was a drug overdose. Burdett did not answer the door, or phone. ", WhenPaula Goodspeedappeared on Season 5 of American Idol, she was no stranger to Paula Abdul. Life would take a turn for the talented artist soon thereafter, and it hit us hard when it was announced that he had died on Dec. 6, 2015 at the age of 34. "We are all heartbroken," the message stated. ", She continued to update her Facebook with news of her chemotherapy and radiation treatments and was showered with love each step of the way. I really like Paula Abdul a lot. This has been ruled an apparent suicide, said LAPD officer April Harding. Gold Derby is a part of Penske Media Corporation. How we set up for hours in our room in the Idol Mansion talking and listening to music. I was shocked to hear about her death, I never thought it would come to that, says Faris. With so many amazing things happening in her career, we never would've expected her life to be cut short in January 2018 when she and her boyfriend, former professional basketball player Rasual Butler (pictured, left), were killed in a car accident in Studio City, Calif. After a lengthy, months-long investigation, TMZ reported Butler, who was behind the wheel, had "multiple substances in his system at the time of his fatal crash." When plus-size model Joanne Borgella began singing Celine Dion's "I Love You" in Season 7, it was clear she was Idol material. The car, parked a few doors down from Abduls house, featured a license plate ABL LV and had a photo of Abdul hanging from the rear view mirror. However, he struggled to gain the recognition he deserved and ended up moving backto his hometown of Oklahoma City. Her performance of Total Eclipse of the Heart in the semi-finals sent her through to the live shows. The cause of death was suicide by drug overdose at age 30. Please be sure to check in on friends and family members who might be struggling with mental health. You know, [she] had attempted to do that a few months prior, Paula continued. Paula Goodspeed, the "American Idol" contestant who was an obsessive fan of Paula Abdul, was found dead in her car near the TV judge's home in an apparent suicide by overdose . It was there that his life did a 180. Johns was 35 years old. ", Always In the Club, a Facebook page that shares updates about former Mouseketeers, posted a touching tribute to Lynche on their official page. He's a man that marches to the beat of his own drum.". All About Kara Robinson, Whose Daring Escape from Captivity Led to Her Predator's Capture, 2005: Paula finally ends her battle with chronic pain. Cause of death: Suicide via drug overdose at age 30 in Sherman Oaks, California. CBS' short-lived, pirate-themed reality show Pirate Master resulted in tragedy when Cheryl Kosewicz, a 35-year-old deputy district attorney from Nevada, committed suicide after being eliminated from the series. He said: 'All youve got to say is "Stop filming, I need to speak with the producers." "He was a true talent who lit up every room he entered and will be deeply missed. Sadly, since the timeAmerican Idoldebuted in 2002,a few contestants have lost their lives in tragic car accidents, while another contender took her own life near one of the judges' homes. She was unresponsive to officers.. Today Abdul said that was Cowell's way of piling on. Paula Goodspeed, the former "American Idol" contestant who was found dead near Paula Abdul's home earlier this week, may have died from an "overdose," authorities have confirmed to Access Hollywood. It is said that Goodspeed sent Abdul a bouquet of flowers before killing herself. The sheriffs determined that Ms. Goodspeed may be up in the vicinity by Paula Abduls house. According to Paula, this was not the first time Goodspeed had come to Paulas house to attempt to end her life. A star of History's Swamp People along with his brother Glenn Guist, Mitchell Guist died on May 12, 2012, from natural causes, just four days short of his 48th birthday. Hug's body was discovered off a remote highway in the Southern California desert. Billy asked Paula if she felt any guilt surrounding Goodspeeds death. She didn't go there for looks, she went there for vocals. Before her death, her landlord went to her home after concerns of her welfare. He began a music career in Los Angeles, but moved back to Oklahoma when that did not pan out. She was terrified, says the source. Paula was a fan of Paula Abdul, even to the point of her changing her name to Paula Goodspeed at age 16 and modeling her singing and appearance after her. "Although our family is suffering with this great loss, we find comfort in the closeness Joanne shared with the Lord," her family wrote in a Facebook post. A.J. Maybe his career didn't flourish the way he expected, but to us, he'll always be a star. Others were memorable oddballs who often made the wrong kind of impression. This singer was 28 years-old when he was found dead in the basement of his Philadelphia apartment building. As previously reported by AccessHollywood.com, Goodspeed was found dead shortly after 6 PM on November 11, after the Los Angeles Police Department received a tip from a neighboring agency. Rickey Smith, who appeared on American Idol Season 2, was killed by a drunk driver in Oklahoma City on May 5, 2016. She also discussed how she felt her son was hopeless, and lost. The media outlet reports Abdul wasn't at home when Goodspeed's body was found. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognizing you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. "Simon is a big fat bad word," she says, before flipping the camera the bird. All rights reserved. Its a different thing, she added. The X Factor judge said he was saddened by the 30-year-old's death, but denied recent claims by Abdul that producers thought it would be 'fun' to allow Goodspeed to audition on the TV talent show in late 2005. He left the show to join rehab, and get his substance abuse under control. She even had Cowell as her mentor while on the show. Goodspeed auditioned for "American Idol" in 2005 and her off-key rendition of "Proud Mary" was ridiculed by judges. He sent the tracks to the singing coach, and that was the last time I worked with Paula, he says. American Idol 21 episode 15 recap: Top 12 perform on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night; who was eliminated? Raiola had been a main character on the VH1 show since 2012. She placed 12thafter singing The Supremes You Keep Me Hangin On.. She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] Tour our photo gallery below for a closer look at all of the American Idol deaths. Abdul claimed that despite her pleas with the programme's producers not to allow Goodspeed to audition, they ignored her, insisting it would be 'entertaining'. Our officers discovered her vehicle parked on the street, and found her inside. On Tuesday night, the body of the 30-year-old aspiring singer was found in a car near Abduls home in Los Angeles, an apparent suicide victim from what police believe was a drug overdose. When I heard from [Idol creator] Nigel [Lythgoe], Wait til you see this next girl! I happened to be in New York when I heard about it., Goodspeed auditioned for Idol in February 2006, dressed in pink, and with a mouth full of braces, she proclaimed, You have to have a certain personality to pull my look off., I really like Paula Abdul a lot, Goodspeed said on the show. Regardless of the manner in which these reality stars left us so soon, we'll cherish their memories as we look back at their time on the show with great fondness. He moved to Atlanta to pursue a music career before heading to Los Angeles, where he signed with Maverick Records in 2002. I was shaking," Abdul said. She crashed her motorcycle in Millinocket, Maine on Aug. 31, 2019. Her death gained international attention, particularly after her family said she had a history of mental illness. She was not suicidal, says her niece, Sonja McIntyre, 20, of Maine, who last spoke with her aunt about two months ago. When he said he hadnt, Abdul knew immediately who really sent them: ex-American Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed, according to the source. May she rest in peace and may her music career and individuality continue to inspire others. The victims were helicopter pilot David Gibbs, 59, along with Darren Rydstrom, 45, crew of the show, and Michael Donatelli, 45, a cast member. The girl group broke up for a point in time, but has since gotten back together. Her death gained international attention, particularly after her family said she had a history of mental illness. Goodspeeds Idol audition was prominently featured by the show, and in her interview with host Ryan Seacrest, she clearly expressed her affection for Abdul. Show history: Spence was the runner-up of Season 19 to Chayce Beckham. According to Goodspeed's mother, the victim was obsessed with Paula Abdul and told her she was going to visit Paula on Tuesday. But what people don't realize, this was a serious, serious situation. It's believed that she committed suicide. Second best episode of the season. "It's coming up on 20 years of me being a Laker girl and [the song] 'Straight Up' being No. We liked looking at the huge condos out there Why they found her dead in her car near Paula Abduls house, I do not know. I was always around music growing up." We invited them there and then they show up at our house for a cocktail party and Simon goes, What the hell are you doing here? But the thing is, their talent does not warrant, you suck, because these are talented kids.. According to reports, he was driving eastbound on Interstate 24 in a 2019 Jeep Cherokee when he went off the road and crashed into the back of a tractor trailer that was stopped on the shoulder around 4 p.m. local time. American Idol Recap: Top 10 Revealed After Viewers Vote Live, The Reason Kim Kardashian Wants to Quit Reality TV, Ed Sheeran Appears in Court Over Thinking Out Loud Plagiarism Lawsuit. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. Show history: Cohen, who auditioned twice, told the camera when she tried out for Season 7, I march to the beat of a different drummer. That was an understatement. She spends her spare time shooting astro, nature, and portrait photography, and coming up with movie ideas that she hopes to make into a film someday. He was survived by his wife, who he wed in 2007. McAllister was a contestant only through the second week of her season on the ABC show. "I think back on all the fun times we had. When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. "We are devastated about the passing of our beloved American Idol family member, Willie Spence," the Idol team wrote on Twitter. This is why the celebrity world takes a major hit when reality show contestants pass away way too soon. "I've made peace with it, but it's still frustrating.". In the days following her death, her family hit out the Idol judges. Me and her went by Paulas house a couple of times. Ive been drawing ever since I was a little kid, and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.. As of this writing, no on has been charged in connection with Cohen's untimely death. We know youve seen the audition of this Paula Abdul super fan. The group was called Green Force Five. You're like a white soul singer.". Oh my god she changed her name for you, and I saw her name, I got really nervous. Paula said of Goodspeed. All About Sharrieff Shah, Simon Cowell Was Once Offered His Own Talk Show But He Backed Out: 'Literally Couldn't Do' It, Monterey Park Mass Shooting: Remembering the Victims, Willie Nelson's 8 Children: Everything to Know, Camila Cabello Reveals She Originally Auditioned for 'The Voice' Before Finding Fame on 'X Factor', Simon Cowell Details His First Encounter with Kelly Clarkson on 'American' 'Idol' : 'Stay Away from Me', Pa. Man Accused of Setting Ex's House on Fire 1 Day After Breakup, Killing Her Sister Who Used Wheelchair, 911 Call About Ga. Season 3 contestant Marque Lynche made it to the Top 32. Two suspects, Jabaar Vincent Thomas and Destiny Young, were later charged with second-degree murder. But I only remember from what I saw [in news clips]. He became close to that years winner, Ruben Studdard. [POLL RESULTS], 'American Idol 21' episode 15 recap: Top 12 perform on 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night'; who was eliminated? She was found inside her car, which was parked near Abdul's home. Emily Sheridan He was doing some shallow water shots for his daughter Bindi's TV show, Bindi the Jungle Girl, when a stingray pierced his chest with its tail spine. I can't even imagine if I was right there in my home. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings.
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