Willie Spence death

Willie Spence, the runner-up on American Idol season 19 died Tuesday after a car accident at around 4 p.m. Tuesday in Marion County.

We send our condolences to his loved ones. We are devastated about the passing of our beloved American Idol family member, Willie Spence. American Idol’s Twitter page said “We are devastated about the passing of our beloved American Idol family member, Willie Spence.

Willie Spence, who finished 2021's Season 19 of "American Idol" in second place with "undeniable" talent, died Oct. 11 in a car crash. He was 23.

"Willie loved the Lord. The whole WORLD loved Willie." Willie loved his friends. Willie loved his family. Willie loved music. Michelle posted on Instagram Wednesday.](https://www.instagram.com/p/CjmM6ctuq02/) "It’s been years of you loving me and me loving you. From then he consistently wowed judges and became the runner-up, losing to "Idol" winner [Chayce Beckham.](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2021/05/23/american-idol-winner-chayce-beckham-arthur-gunn-absent-from-finale/5236464001/) I was so happy that the world got to experience that amazing gift you have." "We love that voice, and I love where it comes from. We send our condolences to his loved ones." "Honestly, i’m in shock. "We are devastated about the passing of our beloved 'American Idol' family member, Willie Spence," read the post, featuring video from his audition.

Willie Spence, a former finalist on ABC's "American Idol," died Tuesday in a car crash, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. He was 23.

It was a pleasure to sing with you and to know you." "He was a true talent who lit up every room he entered and will be deeply missed," the statement said. "He could change the mood instantly when he started singing.

Reports are pouring in that Georgia native Willie Spence, who captured the nation's heart during his stint on "American Idol" in 2021, was killed Tuesday.

Willie Spence, who came in second place in "American Idol" Season 19, has died in a car crash. He was 23.

It was a pleasure to sing with you and to know you.” Spence and McPhee performed a duet during his time on Season 19. When Perry asked where he sees himself in five years, Spence said he hopes to share his gift with the world and win a Grammy. Judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan praised Spence’s performance, with Bryan saying, “You are a special, special human being.

Willie Spence, a 23-year-old singer who last year captivated 'American Idol' judges and viewers with his powerful voice, died on Tuesday following a car crash.

... It’s a special thing, week after week, and I don’t want it to end.” “I will always cherish this time getting to watch you sing. “Hopefully win a Grammy one day, that’s where I see myself in five years. … It’s gonna take hard work, but I feel like I can do it.” His larger than life energy was infectious and I loved being around him. Willie also had a laugh that could make you melt, an honest humor you couldn’t help but love, and the biggest heart you could imagine all wrapped up into one human. When willie sang I swear it would shake a whole room. I think Willie had a voice that God gave him specifically to spread his message, when Willie sang gospel it could make you cry. Willie really did light up every room he walked into. During his time on the show, Spence performed “The Prayer” with singer-songwriter and former “Idol” star Katharine McPhee, leading “Idol” judge Lionel Richie to call Spence “Willie Pavarotti,” The “American Idol” winner shared a lengthy post about getting to know Spence on the show. He will truly be missed.— Luke Bryan (@lukebryan)

Willie Spence, a singer who as a teen went viral with his rendition of Rihanna's hit "Diamonds" and was the runner up on Season 19 on "American Idol, ...

It was a pleasure to sing with you and to know you.” Sweet @williespenceofficial passed away in a car accident,” she wrote on her Instastory along with a video of her and Spence from the show. “In your wildest dreams, if nothing was standing in your way?” That’s where I see myself in five years.” The West Palm Beach, Florida native relocated with his family to Georgia as a child. We send our condolences to his loved ones.”