‘American Idol’ Runner-Up Willie Spence Dies at 23

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‘American Idol’ runner-up Willie Spence has died at age 23.

reported that an unnamed family source said the singer was driving back home to Atlanta from Tennessee when he reportedly crashed into a semi parked on the side of the road.in Spence’s hometown of Douglas, Ga., was first to report the news about the crash in Tennessee. No additional information is available about the accident at press time.

Spence told her his goal was for his voice to “reach the world” and, if he was lucky, “[win] a Grammy one day. That’s where I see myself in five years.” He said it would be hard work, but he felt like he could achieve that goal. Spence had an epic run through the show, drawing praise all along the way for his renditions of John Legend’s “All of Me,” Celine Dion’s “The Prayer,” Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain,” Elton John’s “Circle of Life” and Coldplay’s “Yellow.

By the time he got to the top four, Spence secured his spot in the finale with Legend and Common’s “Glory” and Beyoncé’s “I Was Here.” On the season 19 finale he wowed one more time with Ray Charles’ “Georgia on My Mind,” Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” and Cynthia Erivo’s “Stand Up.” His performances moved him ahead of Grace Kinstler, but country singer Chayce Beckham ultimately earned that season’s crown.

Just hours before Tuesday’s crash, Spence posted an Instagram video in which he crooned Selah’s “You Are My Hiding Place” from behind the wheel. According to his Instagram, Spence was slated to perform in London for theThe VoiceSee Spence’s final post and watch his

 

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R.i.P 😔🙏✝️💞

RIP Willie 💙💙🙏🏾

He has to revive

This is sad 😞

🥺

So sad. Rip Willie🙏🏼

Omg that's sad

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