This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. We send our condolences to his loved ones.". Were sure you remember her 2008 X Factor audition where Simon Cowell slammed her act as an utter and complete nightmare. You're like a white soul singer.". 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. 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. Goodspeed, an obsessed fan of fellow Idol judge Paula Abdul, committed suicide in her car outside the Eighties singer's Los Angeles home last month. Do not avoid these conversations. He tried to pursue a music career in L.A. but instead moved back home. Its a different thing, she added. "I don't think any artist on Earth can sing with that much metal in your mouth anyway. On Nov. 12, 2008, Goodspeed parked her car a few doors down from Abdul's Los Angeles home and, according to Los Angeles police, died from an apparent overdose. E Kelley, Elizabeth Olsen Love and Death HBO MAX, "La Loto by TINI, Becky G and Anitta is eligible fo", "Me switching from 390 shows for the 8th slot just to end up bein", 2023 Emmy Predictions: Drama Categories (Part 9), "Amazing. "I said, 'This girl is a stalker of mine. 'These aren't bad people. Kovar died in Aug. 2012 at the age of 29; an autopsy revealed that he succumbed to "opiate intoxication.". The former model, who appeared both on Jake Pavelka's season and then on two seasons of Bachelor Pad, was dating NBA Pelicans player Ryan Anderson, who held vigil by her bedside where she lay on life support. An obsessed fan of American Idol and star Paula Abdul, Paula Goodspeed had her first name legally changed to that of her hero. His friend summed up the final months of Anthonys life as torturous, delusional and at times erratic sprint. Everything to Know About American Idol Top 12 Artist Nutsa Buzaladze, Former AGT Host, TV Icon Jerry Springer Dead at 79, Everything to Know About American Idol Top 12 Artist Lucy Love. Abdul also had numerous orders of protection against Goodspeed, "but come American Idol, when anyone could audition, she showed up.". The singer committed suicide in Feb. 2013, her body discovered on her front porch the same place where David Wilson, the father of her young son, had killed himself one month before. She signed up with Wilhelmina Models and appeared on the show Curvy Girls in 2013. Shes really cool. Speaking on U.S. daytime TV show The View on Monday, Abdul said she had been able to maintain a distance between herself and Goodspeed until American Idol provided a platform for the two to meet in late 2005. [Im] living with security full time now, its just different. Michael Johns was an Australian singer who started a career in Atlanta before he appeared on Idol Season 7 in 2008. Watch Access Hollywood Monday and Tuesday nights for more of Paulas interview, and check back here soon to read about Paulas relationship with new Idol judge Kara DioGuardi. Excerpts of the coroner's report, which was released. She also discussed how she felt her son was hopeless, and lost. She was 31 years old. But she had limited success with her record sales. All the while, he was recording the best music of his life.. She was not suicidal, says her niece, Sonja McIntyre, 20, of Maine, who last spoke with her aunt about two months ago. She was 42. The star of Paradise Hotel 2, which aired on MyNetworkTV, Nathan Clutter leaped to his death from a cellular tower in Oct. 2007 at the age of 26. Corey earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Cinema/Screen Studies from the State University of New York at Oswego in 2021. The sheriffs determined that Ms. Goodspeed may be up in the vicinity by Paula Abduls house. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Nicknamed "Glitter Girl" by fans, judge Simon Cowell was unimpressed with her performances of Jefferson Airplane's "Somebody to Love" and Madonna's "Like a Prayer.". He was 36 years old. Police said that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul were found in the car. Second best episode of the season. Shain Gandee, the 21-year-old star of MTV's Buckwild was discovered dead, along with his uncle and one other person, in a car found in a remote area of Sissonville, West Virginia, on April 1, 2013. The cause of Goodspeed's death will not be determined until the results of toxicology tests come back, Winter added. Before her death, her landlord went to her home after concerns of her welfare. The Dark Side of Reality TV: 27 Tragic Deaths Throughout her time in the competition, she performed covers from singers such as Melissa Etheridge, Janis Joplin, Alanis Morissette, and Stevie Nicks. Her friends posted tributes about her after her passing. She died in her car, parked outside Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. The Florida nativenailed his version of Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings" during the third season's competition but was "eliminated before the selection of 12 finalist," according to CNN. [UPDATING LIVE BLOG], Im a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Winners List: All 22 Champs in Chronological Order [PHOTOS], Emmy spotlight: Yellowjackets costume designer Amy Parris deserves first nomination for that gnarly winter gear. When asked today on "GMA" whether she thought the judging on the show should be "rethought," Abdul said, "I don't think Simon Cowell will rethink anything. Her time in the spotlight was far from over, though. Who was eliminated? This singer was 28 years-old when he was found dead in the basement of his Philadelphia apartment building. So when that happens, you're an open target to be followed home. 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. 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. He was honored by his home state of Oklahoma for his performances on the show. The death was featured on the series, followed by a special tribute episode. Spence finished second in Season 19 and impressed audiences with his passionate performances. Although she did not move on to the next round, she later landed a job at a radio station. Celebs Who Have Been Stalked | Entertainment Tonight The Bachelor season 14 contestant Lex McAllister, pictured at the far right, died at the age of 31 on Feb. 16 of an apparent overdose on prescription pills. Paula Goodspeed - EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki ", WhenPaula Goodspeedappeared on Season 5 of American Idol, she was no stranger to Paula Abdul. Paula Goodspeed, 30, whose off-key version of "Proud Mary" drew a thumbs down from Abdul and scorn from Simon Cowell in the 2006 tryout, was found dead in her Toyota on Tuesday night after her mom . Stars From American Idol You Didn't Know Died When he said he hadnt, Abdul knew immediately who really sent them: ex-American Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed, according to the source. "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. Before Marque "Tate" Lynche even graced the American Idol stage, he was a child star on theAll New Mickey Mouse Clubfrom 19931995, CNN reports. Eric Hill who was a competitor on the 10th season of ABC's The Bachelorette debuting in May 2014 suffered critical injuries April 20, 2014, while paragliding in Utah after his parachute. She was cheery. He was only 23. In a new interview with Access Hollywoods Billy Bush, Paula Abdul says she is still deeply affected by the death of Paula Goodspeed, the former American Idol contestant who committed suicide near Abduls home in November. In a Facebook video, Borgella said it was an "unexpected"and "rare case" that had "spread to [her] chest." His death came after he suffered a leg injury. Paula said her life has dramatically changed since the tragic event in November. According to Goodspeed's mother, the victim was obsessed with Paula Abdul and told her she was going to visit Paula on Tuesday. This show is successful all over the world and Im only on American Idol. According to TMZ, family sources told law enforcement that Battle had become depressed over money worries, and she was frustrated that her band had not broken through in the U.S. Signs of Goodspeeds infatuation with Abdul included her cars personalized license plate ABL LV and a photo of Abdul hanging from the rearview mirror. But before he leaves, he plans to get Britney Spears on the show, despite her disappointing performance on this year's X Factor. The Orange County coroner's office told People Johns died of natural causes "as the result of a disease called dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart becomes weakened and enlarged." Her. All Rights Reserved. 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McKibbin performed on American Idol when the show was beginning to develop huge audiences for its episodes. 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. My heart and prayers go out to her family. 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. Ive always believed that. Her spokesperson said she also struggled with depression. When I heard from [Idol creator] Nigel [Lythgoe], Wait til you see this next girl! Rest in peace Michael.". The victim's mother called 911 when her daughter didn't return home. With online users feeling closer to her than every during her health journey, they were hit hard when the 32-year-old died of endometrial cancer on October 18, 2014. 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. Abdul said after the song that she was "speechless" and "that's not a great thing. Shes really cool. He was found dead in his New York City apartment in December 2015. Ive been drawing ever since I was a little kid, and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.. Paula Goodspeed Died: November 11, 2008 Cause of death: Suicide via drug overdose at age 30 in Sherman Oaks, California. During the last few weeks of his life, he was going between friends homes, rehab facilities, psychiatric wards, and hotels. 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A manhunt for Jenkins followed, and shortly after his body was found hanging by a belt in the Thunderbird Motel in Hope, British Columbia. According to Paula, this was not the first time Goodspeed had come to Paulas house to attempt to end her life. American Idol judge Paula Abdul has blasted the show's producers for allowing obsessed fan Paula Goodspeed to audition, knowing she was stalking the singer. Gabriel Ben-Meir, a 30-year-old music coordinator for MTV who worked on Punk'dand other shows for the network, was shot to death outside his home in L.A.'s mid-Wilshire district in May 2011. She was coming back to Maine where Goodspeed grew up. All rights reserved. After finding out about the woman's death, Abdul moved out of her Sherman Oaks home and has been staying with friends while she looks for somewhere new to buy. Whos your Favorite Star Under 35? She also shot Wilson's dog. 'I can't point fingers at them and say they knew everything about this person, because I don't genuinely think that was the case. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. 'The Masked Singer' spoilers: Who is Medusa? Her parents, who reported her missing the same day, had previously told sheriffs that they thought she would be at Abduls house. Scroll on for a look at each singer's life. She was 21. Two days later, on Aug. 1, 2014, he passed away at the age of 35. According to ABC News, the 30-year-old died from an apparent overdose in Nov. 2008. 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. I really like Paula Abdul a lot. Paula Abdul's Cheerleading Bowl," in which she searches for the best cheerleading squad in the country. It's just been a very, very tough three weeks for me and for her family and for everyone involved.". 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. The cause of death was suicide by drug overdose at age 30. He maintained a low-key profile for a couple of years until it was reported he had suffered a blood clot in his leg. Police confirmed Goodspeed died after overdosing and had been involved in several incidents at Abdul's home in recent years. Our officers discovered her vehicle parked on the street, and found her inside. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Lets all take a pause to remember those Idol hopefuls who left us too soon. Also, PEOPLE has learned, Goodspeed had changed her first name from Sandra to Paula. Gallery originally published February 2019. Culkin, Strong, and ", 2023 Emmy Predictions: Limited/Movie Categories (Part 7), 2023 Emmy Predictions: Comedy Categories (Part 10). Despite Abdul's claims, Cowell insisted he didn't remember her asking producers not to allow Goodspeed to audition. [UPDATING LIVE BLOG], I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Winners List: All 22 Champs in Chronological Order [PHOTOS], Emmy spotlight: 'Yellowjackets' costume designer Amy Parris deserves first nomination for that gnarly winter gear, Box office: Super Mario Bros. approaches $500 million and enters all-time Top 20, American Idol Top 12: Who gave the best performance on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night? The most recent tragedy struck in early October 2022 when Willie Spence died in a car accident in Tennessee. "It's coming up on 20 years of me being a Laker girl and [the song] 'Straight Up' being No. He left the show to join rehab, and get his substance abuse under control. As one of the finalists on the show, he was part of the American Idol Live! A singing competition where participants compete to impress the American public and judges - Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan to win a recording contract. 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 British judge said the death in November of Paula Goodspeed, 30, a fan of fellow "Idol" judge Paula Abdul who was ridiculed when she tried out in 2005, "hit us like an express train. But a relative of Goodspeed, who knew her well, disputes the characterization of her as a celebrity stalker. American Idol Stars Who Tragically Passed Away. A native of Evergreen Park, Ill., Joey Kovar was scouted on a Chicago street and cast in MTV'sThe Real World: Hollywood, where he battled drug and alcohol addiction until he was eventually asked to leave the series. Simon is critical to the show in representing how hard it is to make it in the business, but there is a fine line with constructive criticism, and thats what we always battle about, Paula said. PLAY IT NOW: Idols Ryan Seacrest & David Archuleta Reunited! Please do not let her in.' The notoriously harsh Simon Cowell even loved it, telling Johns,"I thought that was a very good audition, Michael. Paula Abdul fanatic Paula Godspeed found dead near singer's home Along with Joseph Cerniglia, 41-year-old Rachel Brown was a reality contestant who faced the tough criticism of Gordon Ramsay Brown on Fox's Hell's Kitchen before taking her life with a self-inflicted gunshot in 2007. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. 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. All rights reserved. Fan death made "Idol's" Cowell think "long and hard" | Reuters TMZ reports Smith was just 36-years-old. Authorities easily recognized her since she was notorious for stalking Abdul. Why a Paula Abdul fan died | The Week American Idolshaped the careers of some of our favorite musicians, including Carrie Underwood, Fantasia Barrino, and Kelly Clarkson. She even had Cowell as her mentor while on the show. If life's not enjoyable, why stick around?". Show history: Spence was the runner-up of Season 19 to Chayce Beckham. 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. And now, the Idol judge claims that it was not the first time the troubled woman had attempted to take her own life near Paulas home. 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. Paula Goodspeed (American Idol, 2006) - YouTube ", Abdul said DioGuardi approached her 10 years ago outside of a diner and asked "Are you Paula Abdul?". Her death gained international attention, particularly after her family said she had a history of mental illness. She said I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired yesterday. If I could have gone back in time and known what she was going through, I wish we could have spent time trying to help her. Iconic! She was one of the first Idol singers, having appeared in the show's first season. Ive been drawing ever since I was a little kid and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.. Alexis Cohen made a lasting impression in 2008, even though the Pennsylvania native's vocals fell flat. Eight years after that interview, Smith was killed while traveling on a highway outside of Oklahoma City when a wrong-way driver hit his vehicle head-on. Talent Recap is the only independent website that is exclusively dedicated to the fans of the most popular talent shows around the world. 20:35 EDT 17 Dec 2008 Alexis Cohen was featured in the auditions episodes of Seasons 7 and 8. Breakdowns, Suicides: The Dark Side of Reality TV - ABC News The VH1 reality star died in the early morning of Feb. 18 after reports she was clinging to life on the night before. Abdul and Cowell were filming the new series of American Idol with fellow judges Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi when she was informed of Goodspeed's suicide in her car on November 11th. In 2008, Goodspeed was found dead of an overdose in her car, parked close to Abdul's home. PEOPLE.com and the Peoples Choice Awards are counting your votes! There was some controversy that arose after Paula's death when Abdul said that she objected to Goodspeed's audition when she was aware of Goodspeed's prior stalker-like behaviour, but the . You have so much metal in your mouth. And now, the Idol judge claims that it was not the first time the troubled woman had attempted to take her own life near Paulas home. 'I would love to see her mentor the contestants, but if she doesn't want to do that, and she wants to come on the show and perform, I would welcome her anytime. Show history: McKibbin appeared on Season 1 of American Idol in 2002, where she ultimately placed third behind runner-up Justin Guarini and winner Kelly Clarkson. Rickey Smith, who appeared on American Idol Season 2, was killed by a drunk driver in Oklahoma City on May 5, 2016. And I made life-sized drawings of Paula. He was the lead contender on The Voice in season eight. In addition, Simon Cowell made disparaging remarks about her braces: I dont know how you can sing with all that metal in your mouth.. 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. Cowell admitted he didn't remember Goodspeed, who auditioned for American Idol in late 2005. Jessika Baier, who auditioned in Season 8, was killed in a car accident in Michigan in December 2009. On November 11, 2008 she was found dead of an apparent drug overdose outside of Paula Abdul's house, with CDs and pictures of Abdul that were found in the car. Dec. 8, 2008 — -- Paula Abdul spoke out today for the first time about the death of Paula Goodspeed, an "American Idol" hopeful turned stalker who was found dead from an apparent drug overdose in a car outside Abdul's Los Angeles home. He didnt have depression. We use this field to verify if the person is not a bot and wont leave spam comments on the website. I love you both tremendously. HostsJoyce Eng andChristopher Rosen recap every Oscar ceremony of the 1990s as well as some added bonus shows. 2023 Tony Awards slugfest: Final predictions for play nominations [WATCH], 2023 Tony Awards slugfest: Final predictions for musical nominations [WATCH], "I watched the first three episodes and my opinion is the same as", David. Cause of death: Struck by a hit-and-run driver at age 25 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Instead, it was the aftermath of her audition that made the highlight reel. Paula did make a couple references to Paula Abdul, but nothing really out of the ordinary.. Mexican-American singer JenniRivera had been involved in several Spanish-language reality shows, and was starring in I Love Jenni on Mun2 when she was killed in a private plane crash that took the lives of seven people after it took off from Monterrey, Mexico, in Dec. 2012. 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. Cause of death: Injuries suffered in a car crash in Studio City, California at age 31. I do this for my family. At the time, the 21-year old caretaker from Douglas, Georgia earned his spot on the ABCreality TVcompetition by singing Diamonds for judgesKaty Perry,Lionel RichieandLuke Bryan. She was kept on life support until her organs could be harvested. A stand-up comic who frequently addressed his own past as a heroin addict, which led to contracting HIV, Mike DeStefano was featured on season 7 of NBC's Last Comic Standing. Click here to vote now! It was tumultuous, for me.. 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. Cause of death: Suicide via drug overdose at age 30 in Sherman Oaks, California. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A former American Idol contestant apparently infatuated with Paula Abdul was found dead Tuesday night in a car near Abduls Los Angeles house. It was later confirmed that the cause of death was dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition that "inhibited the flow of blood to his body and caused his heart to enlarge." .
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