The Truth About American Idol’s Willie Spence Dead

Willie Spence, American Idol season 19 runner-up, dies at 23 after car accident
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, has died the show confirmed in a social media posting on Wednesday.
He was 23 years old.
Willie Spence, who finished in second place on Season 19 of "American Idol," has died. He was 23.
The singing competition show issued a statement on Spence's death in a tribute post on Instagram Wednesday.

[lovesyah]

Singing for the Angels now🙏🏽🕊️♥️ Very talented, humble young man.

[bree]

I remember when I saw his audition it gave me chills and I teared up 😢it was something so beautiful and unique about his voice you could feel every word he sang it took you into a different world he will be truly missed. 🙏🏽😇

[tigrechatninja]

Cant give him a Grammy but can give all my tears. RIP King.

[bettylanns]

Beautiful voice will never be forgotten.

[The_RealUnbreakable]

Rip Willie, He was the truth through his voice.

[Yellowroseintexas]

Most beautiful soul ! Heard his voice, could feel through my soul and touch me . Rip with the angels

[asherniadaisley]

RIP he had a voice of an angel fly high Willie 💔💔💔💔😢😢😔😔

[lovingmyself]

Continue shining that beautiful light. 😍 We love you here in NC. Rest in peace❤

[tamiitee]

Voted for him every week. This hurt different ❤️‍🩹💔

[cheryllcarter]

Wow!!! Gone to
Prayers to the family

[shorty]

So sad my condolences to Willies And friends rest in heavenly peace and sing with the angels Willy gone but will never be forgotten😢🙏

[elizabethmelay]

Rest In Peace Willie, such a beautiful person xx

[dawnlisa]

What ?? Omg I didn't know, I loved him.. he will be missed. Prayers and love to his loved ones

[Potalot]

Never cried for any artist dying 😢 im a 43 year old man this Guy touches the soul. Hes voice was godlike

[leneverest]

Rest in peace king . Until we meet again . Prayers to your family at this time of sorrow .

[racloud]

My brother of the light. Fly high!! Keep singing. Your voice was of the most high, an angel in the flesh you were. I Am Blue Avian soul my brother and will continue the journey. See you when my mission is completed! 🤜🤛👍🙏

[cyrhea]

I love you Willie Spence! Rest in heaven ❤❤❤

[WinterStream]

He was my favourite from this audition onward.

[allmychit]

I’m so sad, and I did not get to see that episode. What a beautiful voice you go, Willie.

[kennethjohnson]

RIP Young Man ! You'll be missed dearly ! Sending my condolences and prayers 🙏🏽🙏🏽