Her final performances on the show turned out to be Edge of Seventeen and Black Velvet during Top 3 week. Goodspeeds performance on the show and her fawning over Abdul she took sketches she did of the singer to her audition brought her notoriety in the press . "Paula reacted pretty much the way anyone would react," her sister, Sonja McIntyre, told Good Morning America. But what people don't realize, this was a serious, serious situation. Cause of death: When she was 42 years old, McKibbin suffered an aneurysm. I was shocked to hear about her death, I never thought it would come to that, says Faris. Show history: Smith tried out on Season 11 in 2012 at age 18 during auditions that were held in Colorado. The Mob Wives star lost her battle to cancer at the age of 55 after being diagnosed last year with stage 4 brain cancer and undergoing several surgeries. Show history: The Jasper, Alabama native competed on American Idol Season 13 in 20014. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Its not like Im moving just because of this, Paula explained. Why a Paula Abdul fan died | The Week "We are sorry to hear of the passing of Haley Smith and our thoughts and prayers are with her family," a rep for the show told Entertainment Weekly. However, the producers did not oblige. It was a very tragic, unfortunate, [and] sad, Paula told Billy I was very blessed and lucky to have been at [work at Idols] Hollywood Week when it happened.. Although she did not move on to the next round, she later landed a job at a radio station. The cause of death was suicide by drug overdose at age 30. 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. Abdul 'shocked' over death of fan Mental health awareness is so important. She crashed her motorcycle in Millinocket, Maine on Aug. 31, 2019. Ive been drawing ever since I was a little kid and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul., VIEW THE PHOTOS: David Archuleta Comes To Access. 'American Idol' deaths: Full list of singers we've lost RELATED GALLERY: 2005: Paula finally ends her battle with chronic pain. 2023 Gold Derby Media, LLC. He began a music career in Los Angeles, but moved back to Oklahoma when that did not pan out. News, falling toFantasia Barrinowho was crowned the winner. Paula Goodspeed, 30, a Season 5 contender whose audition performance of Proud Mary was panned and mocked by the judges, appears to have died of a drug overdose, police say. ", "I've got to tell you, luckily for me, I was at Hollywood week for 'American Idol' when it happened. Click here to vote now! She was excited, says McIntyre. Cause of death: He was killed at age 36 after a drunk driver going the wrong way crashed into his car when he was returning to his home in Oklahoma City. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. James Miller told Access, adding that the coroner's office is still conducting their investigation. Joanne Borgella, from Season 7, died in October 2014 at age 32 after a rare form of endometrial cancer spread to her brain, according to Pop Culture. The sheriffs determined that Ms. Goodspeed may be up in the vicinity by Paula Abduls house. James Miller. "He was a true talent who lit up every room he entered and will be deeply missed. It was tumultuous, for me.. The media outlet reports Abdul wasn't at home when Goodspeed's body was found. News. 'Kitchen Nightmares' Restaurateur the Latest Reality TV Tragedy He was 36 years old. LaBelle went on to become a successful singer in her own right, and she even signed a deal with Epic Records, according to E! She was coming back to Maine where Goodspeed grew up. I spoke to them after the incident, they were absolutely horrified. Show history: Born Sandra May McIntyre, she didn't make it past the. Once she started singing, though, Faris immediately knew she wouldnt be taken seriously in the music industry. Cohen was 25 at the time of her death. Peoplemagazine would later confirm Lynche died from "acute chronic alcoholism. As one of the finalists on the show, he was part of the American Idol Live! He finished in eighth place and took part in the American Idol Live! But that didnt stop her from obsessing over Idol judge Paula Abdul, even changing her name to Paula at age 16 and emulating her performing style. Drugs and alcohol were involved. Thinking they had come from her restaurateur boyfriend J.T. After eight days the landlord returned and found her dead. But I only remember from what I saw [in news clips]. Related Content from AccessHollywood.com:PLAY IT NOW: Idols Ryan Seacrest & David Archuleta Reunited!PLAY IT NOW: Dish Of Salt: American Idol Stars Holiday Concert, MORE ACCESS ON THESE TOPICS: American Idol - Billy Bush - Paula Abdul - Simon Cowell - Deaths, Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. "I'm sorry to have to do this to you. Cohen especially lashed out at judge Simon Cowell who compared her to Spider-Mans foe, the Green Goblin. Shed show up to my home studio wearing fluorescent pants and skirts, with trinkets hanging off her jacket. 11:12 EDT 18 Dec 2008. After Idol, the soul-blues singer released his 2009 full-length album,Hold Back My Heart,followed by the EPLove and Sexin 2012, according toRolling Stone. My heart and prayers go out to her family. Her other plans for 2009 include her first album of new material in more than a decade and a new reality show special for MTV called "Rah! Now she's a judge on the popular show "American Idol.". She was 42. Today Abdul said that was Cowell's way of piling on. Police: Paula Abdul 'Fan' Likely Died From Overdose He said: 'It could still continue without me. Goodspeed auditioned for "American Idol" in 2005 and her off-key rendition of "Proud Mary" was ridiculed by judges. Shed give the shirt off her back for anyone who needed it. 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. Burruss, a successful songwriter and producer behind hits like TLC's "No Scrubs" and Pink's "Can't Take Me Home," tweeted at the time, " I could never n a million years imagine this happening.