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Willie Spence was beloved by followers, in addition to those that knew him personally. Those that competed alongside Willie on season 19 of American Idol are devastated by the lack of the highly effective singer, who reportedly died in a automobile accident on Oct. 11. After information of Willie’s demise broke, tributes from fellow Idol contestants started pouring in on social media, as those that knew Willie mourned his tragic loss.

Casey Bishop, who got here in fourth on Willie’s season of Idol, was amongst the primary to submit about Willie’s tragic passing. “I can’t even fathom this proper now,” she wrote. “Such a good looking vivid soul, his power was so contagious. Relaxation in peace, Willie, you’re liked by so many.” Hunter Metts, who was one other prime 10 finalist, wrote on his personal IG story, “I’m in disbelief. One of the vital stunning souls I’ve ever met. Life is so valuable. Relaxation in peace my brother.”

Willie died after sustaining accidents in a automobile crash in Tennessee. He has posted an Instagram video of himself singing within the entrance seat of his automobile simply hours earlier than information of his demise was publicized. Willie wowed followers together with his voice from his first Idol audition throughout season 19, and he went on to turn out to be the runner-up of the season. Nation singer Chayce Beckham obtained extra votes than Willie throughout the finale and was declared the winner.

Willie had a lot to sit up for earlier than his demise, together with an upcoming present in London on Nov. 12. He excitedly confirmed the present on the finish of September after teasing an thrilling announcement within the days main as much as the massive reveal. Though Willie didn’t shoot to superstardom after his time on Idol, he continued posting movies of his music for followers, and had almost 500,000 followers on Instagram on the time of his demise. Willie was simply 23 years previous.

Throughout his time on American Idol, Willie carried out songs like “Diamonds”, “All Of Me” and extra. He additionally acquired the possibility to sing with fellow Idol star, Katharine McPhee, on the present. Katharine mourned Willie on her Instagram Story after studying of his demise, as effectively. “I obtained very tragic information tonight,” she wrote, together with a video of them collectively on the present. “Candy Willie Pence handed away in a automobile accident. Solely 23 years previous. Life is so unfair and nothing is promised. God relaxation your soul Willie. It was a pleasure to sing with you and to know you.” She additionally included a number of damaged coronary heart emojis alongside along with her message for the late singer.

Though Willie’s demise occurred in Tennessee, the information was first confirmed by his hometown newspaper in Douglas County, Georgia. The paper shared the information on Fb, writing, “DouglasNow has realized that Douglas native and American Idol season 19 runner- up Willie Spence, 23, has handed away attributable to accidents sustained in a automobile accident in Tennessee. We have now no additional particulars presently. We prolong our condolences to Willie’s household, pals and followers. He was a unprecedented expertise and ray of sunshine to thousands and thousands internationally. He shall be missed.”