American Idol Runner-Up Willie Spence Dead at 23 After Car Accident: Family Statement

American Idol Runner-Up Willie Spence Dead at 23 After Car Accident: Family Statement

American Idol” runner-up Willie Spence was reportedly handed away Tuesday because of accidents from an automotive accident. He was 23.

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

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

“I acquired very tragic information tonight. Candy @williespenceofficial was handed away in an automotive accident. Solely 23 years outdated,” wrote McPhee, 38.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 track in an automotive.

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

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 cherished assembly this man, he was so gifted and sort,” one other wrote

“Listening to phrase the @Williespence handed away in an automotive 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’t 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 following spherical.