Willie Spence, the runner-up on 'American Idol,' died at the age of 23

Runner-up on "American Idol" According to a report, Willie Spence died Tuesday from injuries caused in a car crash. He was 23.

Image Credit : Willie Spence Instagram

So according local media outlet Douglas Now, the talented singer was in Tennessee just at time of the tragedy.

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Singer Katharine McPhee, who conducted a duet with Spence on Season 19, seemed to confirm the updates on her Instagram Account and published videos mourning him.

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Willie was admitted to the hospital but died as a result of his injury issues. The security forces have not published any extra details about the death of the television show runner-up.

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The young star from Douglas, Georgia rose to fame after appearing on the most recent season of American Idol.

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He got into the episode by singing "Diamonds" by Rihanna to jury Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie.

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Willie also lost 200 pounds for such show's casting call. Spence's songs kept the listeners connected all across the season, and he quickly emerged as one of the most popular contestants among all time.

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One of the star's music lovers expressed their surprise on social media, writing, "MY HEART IS BROKEN." Please be there with Willie Spence's parents, God. Right now, I can't believe it. Wow”. "RIP, Willie Spence," said that another.

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The Tennessee police had already supposedly opened an investigation and are requesting people to come forward with information to help the deputies.

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Angela Lansbury, a favourite actress onstage , died at the age of 96.

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