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American Idol judges react to Willie Spence’s death at 23
The American Idol community is in mourning.
Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Ritchie paid tribute to season 19 runner-up Willie Spence, who tragically died in a car accident.
According local Douglas Now news service. He was 23 years old.
Perry, 37, called Spence the “purest soul” on Wednesday Comment on Instagramsquirting, “I love you, Willie. … Sing with the angels, baby.
Bryan for his part tweeted“Willie really lit up every room he entered. He was able to change his mood as soon as he began to sing. He will really miss it.
As for Richie, a 73-year-old musician wrote via Instagram that he was “blessed” to meet the deceased singer.
“Your light will always shine in this world,” wrote Richie. “My thoughts and prayers are with Willie’s family. Have a good rest, my friend.
Former contestant Katharine McPhee, who guest-starred on a reality duet with Spence, was the first to confirm this news in her Instagram coverage.
“Tonight I got some very tragic news,” she wrote over the video of her meeting with Spence in 2021.
Sweet @williespenceofficial died in a car accident. She is only 23 years old. Life is so unfair and never promises anything.
She continued, “God, rest your soul Willie. It was a pleasure to sing with you and meet you. “
McPhee, 38, also shared a video of Spence singing a Christian song in a car, just before his fatal accident.
“He put it right before the accident [sobbing emoji]”Said McPhee, adding the cry emoji and the broken heart emoji.
In honor of his home state, Spence sang “Georgia on My Mind” during the Season 19 Finale, as well as “A Change is Gonna Come” and “Stand Up”.
Although Perry, Ritchie and Bryan, 46, were touched by his performances, Spence finished second and Chayce Beckham became an American idol.
Shortly after the season airing, Spence released his debut single “Never Be Alone” and was due to perform in London next month.