‘American Idol’ runner-up Willie Spence dead at 23 after car accident

“American Idol” runner-up Willie Spence reportedly handed away Tuesday as a result of accidents from a automobile accident. He was 23.

Native information outlet Douglas Now reported that the Season 19 star was in Tennessee on the time of the incident, however no additional particulars can be found.

Katharine McPhee appears to have confirmed Spence’s loss of life in her Instagram Story, sharing movies in his reminiscence. The singer carried out a duet with the “American Idol” runner-up throughout his time on the present.

“I obtained very tragic information tonight. Candy @williespenceofficial handed away in a automobile accident. Solely 23 years previous,” wrote McPhee, 38. “Life is so unfair and nothing is ever promised. God relaxation your soul Willie. It was a pleasure to sing with you and to know you.”

She additionally shared the final video Spence shared on his social media, which captures him singing a Christian tune in a automobile.

“He posted this proper earlier than the accident,” McPhee wrote with a sobbing emoji and a damaged coronary heart emoji.

"American Idol" runner-up Willie Spence reportedly passed away Tuesday.
“American Idol” runner-up Willie Spence reportedly handed away Tuesday.
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Willie Spence auditioned for “American Idol” with a canopy of “Diamonds” by Rihanna.
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Followers of Spence took to social media to mourn the “Idol” star.

“Willie Spence passing away makes me sick to my abdomen man,” a fan tweeted.

“Can’t imagine that willie spence is useless. i liked assembly this man, he was so gifted and sort,” one other wrote.

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Willie Spence was runner-up on Season 19 of “American Idol.”
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“Listening to phrase the @Williespence handed away in a automobile accident. He was simply making waves. RIP,” one particular person mourned on Twitter.

“MY HEART IS BROKEN. God, please be with Willie Spence’s household. I can not imagine this proper now. Wow,” one other tweeted.

Spence auditioned for “Idol” with a canopy of “Diamonds” by Rihanna, incomes a “Sure” from all three judges and bringing him to the subsequent spherical.

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