Willie Spence, a vocalist who as a high schooler became a web sensation with his version of Rihanna's hit "Jewels" and was the sprinter up on Season 19 on "American Icon, has passed on the show affirmed in a virtual entertainment posting on Wednesday.
He was 23 years of age.
"We are crushed about the death of our darling American Symbol relative, Willie Spence," read the inscription on a video of Spence's "Golden calf" tryout, posted on the show's checked Instagram account. "He was a genuine ability who illuminated each room he entered and will be profoundly missed. We send our sympathies to his friends and family."
The vocalist was killed in an auto collision in Tennessee on Tuesday, as per CNN partner WSB, refering to the Marion Region Sheriff's Office.
Spence was driving a SUV when he went off the street and collided with a vehicle that was halted on the shoulder, as indicated by the mishap report.
TMZ likewise revealed that a relative affirmed to them that Spence passed on after an accident.
The West Palm Ocean side, Florida local moved with his family to Georgia as a kid. It was while singing in his nearby secondary school that Spence was first found.
A video of him singing "Jewels" in what gave off an impression of being a study hall in 2017 became a web sensation and has since piled up in excess of 15 million perspectives on YouTube.
The presentation landed him an appearance on Steve Harvey's daytime television show. Spence additionally decided to play out the tune for his tryout for "American Symbol" in 2021.
He blew passes judgment on Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan away with Richie announcing Spence "inconceivable" and Bryan saying he didn't believe that the artist's presentation should end.
"At the point when you contemplate your future, and you ponder the voice you have cause you realize it leaves individuals speechless, this is the enchanted you have, in five years what do you believe it should resemble?" Perry asked Spence. "In your most extravagant fantasies, in the event that nothing was holding you up?"
"I simply maintain that my voice should arrive at the world and offer my gift," Spence answered. "Ideally winning a Grammy one day. That is where I see myself in five years."
"American Symbol" fifth season next in line Katharine McPhee Cultivate took to her Instagram stories to present a recognition on Spence, who she met on "Icon" during his season.
"I got extremely heartbreaking news this evening. Sweet @williespenceofficial died in a fender bender," she composed on her Instastory alongside a video of her and Spence from the show. "Just 23 years of age. Life is so out of line and nothing is at any point guaranteed. God rest your spirit Willie. It was a delight to sing with you and to know you."
She likewise shared his last Instagram posting, a video of himself in a vehicle singing the Christian tune "You Are My Concealing Spot."
