Willie Spence has handed away.
The singer, who turned runner-up throughout season 19 of American Idol, was in Tennessee Tuesday when he was injured in a automobile accident earlier than later passing away. He was solely 23 years outdated. SO younger!
On the time no additional particulars have been launched, nevertheless, not lengthy earlier than his loss of life, the star posted a video on Instagram of him singing, which he captioned:
“Lord you’re my hiding place”
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Followers rapidly rushed to the feedback after studying of the information, writing issues like:
“Fly and sing with the angels and dance amongst the celebs pal! RIH”
“Omg I’m so confused. Not you Willie! Wow… Relaxation in Paradise, king”
“Can’t imagine this. Relaxation up bro.”
See (beneath):
American Idol season 5 alum Katharine McPhee, who shared a duet with the late singer, confirmed the information through her IG story, posting a throwback video of the 2 first assembly, writing:
“I obtained very tragic information tonight. Candy @williespenceofficial handed away in a automobile accident. Solely 23 years outdated. 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.”
Check out his wonderful vocal expertise (beneath):
The world will miss you, Willie. Relaxation in peace.
[Images via American Idol/YouTube]