Copyright 2023 by NBC Universal, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This has been ruled an apparent suicide, said LAPD officer April Harding. The sheriffs determined that Ms. Goodspeed may be up in the vicinity by Paula Abduls house. Alexis Cohen was featured in the auditions episodes of Seasons 7 and 8. Hundreds of people attended a memorial event in East London for Jack. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. She said I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired yesterday. Whats even more sad about this story is that her group, G.R.L. Weve seen a lot of people. "Paula reacted pretty much the way anyone would react," her sister, Sonja McIntyre, told Good Morning America. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. All rights reserved. She first appeared as a choreographer and cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader, then a Grammy-winning singer and dancer. Gold Derby editors and Experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng debate the big category switch by Kieran Culkin (Succession), who is now competing for Best Drama Actor. It's believed that she committed suicide. By Daniel S. Levine Two suspects, Jabaar Vincent Thomas and Destiny Young, were later charged with second-degree murder. Police: Paula Abdul 'Fan' Likely Died From Overdose Goodspeeds mother had gone to [the sheriffs department] to report her daughter missing, and advised them that she might be suicidal, says Los Angeles police Capt. Jackass star Ryan Dunn and a production assistant on Jackass Number Two were killed when Dunn's Porsche 911 hit a tree in West Goshen Township, Penn. Show history: Cohen, who auditioned twice, told the camera when she tried out for Season 7, I march to the beat of a different drummer. That was an understatement. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He began a music career in Los Angeles, but moved back to Oklahoma when that did not pan out. 'Prior to that, it was always through a fan club. "My life is full of ironies and metaphors," Abdul told "GMA. She was found laying in bed with an incision in her neck, and drug toxicity in her veins. Paula Goodspeed Died: November 11, 2008 Cause of death: Suicide via drug overdose at age 30 in Sherman Oaks, California. She sang Whitney Houstons I Believe in You and Me for her audition and became one of 32 semi-finalists. In a new interview with Access Hollywood's Billy Bush, Paula Abdul says she is still deeply affected by the death of Paula Goodspeed, the former "American Idol" contestant who committed suicide near Abdul's home in November.And now, the "Idol" judge claims that it was not the first time the troubled woman had attempted to take her own life near Paula's home. Paula Goodspeed (American Idol, 2006) - YouTube Sea captain Phil Harris, the star of Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch, died in Feb. 2010 at age 53, after suffering a massive stroke while unloading a haul ofcrab in Alaska. "We are devastated about the passing of our beloved American Idol family member, Willie Spence," the Idol team wrote on Twitter. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Paula said the tragic event in November has made her home vulnerable to future disturbed fans. He went to the doctor before christmas because he was feeling tired and they never spotted any problems, she said. Im like, a really big fan. Leah LaBelle was just 16-years-old when she auditioned for Season 3 ofAmerican Idol. Riley won his first competition during the battle rounds, then withdrew from the competition. Goodspeed was known in the LAPD's threat management system for stalking Abdul, so the police force knew exactly where to look for her. "We know her spirit still shines and will continue to live on in heaven. "Nothing personal against Gordon Ramsay, but he is a poor inspiration for professional chefs in his shows," celebrity chef Eric Ripert wrote on his Twitter account after reading the news. I went through a very rough time of feeling like she wanted my attention so much I shed a lot of tears. I think that this show could continue for another 10, 20 years, to be honest with you.'. I was shaking," Abdul said. When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. The body of 30-year-old Paula Goodspeed, . 'The Masked Singer' spoilers: Who is Medusa? Paula said her life has dramatically changed since the tragic event in November. She also shot Wilson's dog. Sandra Mae "Paula" Goodspeed (1978-2008) - Find a She was 42. Iconic! She was 30 and had been obsessed with Abdul since she was 12 years old. Lets all take a pause to remember those Idol hopefuls who left us too soon. 2023 Gold Derby Media, LLC. He was the lead contender on The Voice in season eight. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. During the recording process, Goodspeed struggled and broke down and cried several times, Faris says, and in the end they finished only one song and left two others incomplete. That's like a bridge.". Even the judges were blown away, including Paula Abdul who fell in love with Borgella's voice and her "stunning" appearance. American Idol Stars Who Tragically Passed Away - Nicki Swift "I've made peace with it, but it's still frustrating.". After eight days the landlord returned and found her dead. Paula Abdul Opens Up About Stalker's Suicide | Access Online But what people don't realize, this was a serious, serious situation. I happened to be in New York when I heard about it., Goodspeed auditioned for Idol in February 2006, dressed in pink, and with a mouth full of braces, she proclaimed, You have to have a certain personality to pull my look off., I really like Paula Abdul a lot, Goodspeed said on the show. He tried to pursue a music career in L.A. but instead moved back home. Sadly, in 2008, Goodspeed was found dead in her car outside Abdul's Sherman Oaks, California home. Five months later, Fiore's body was discovered, badly beaten, missing teeth and fingertips, and stuffed inside a suitcase left in a dumpster in an alley in Buena Park, Calif. She was identified by the serial numbers on her breast implants. They married at The Little White Wedding Chapel on the Las Vegas Strip. LaBelle went on to become a successful singer in her own right, and she even signed a deal with Epic Records, according to E! I went through a very rough time of feeling like she wanted my attention so much I shed a lot of tears. On Nov. 12, 2008, Goodspeed parked her car a few doors down from Abdul's Los Angeles home and, according to Los Angeles police, died from an apparent overdose. Topics; Paula Abdul; He would say, 'The uncanny resemblance between the two of you,' and just egg it on and egg it on. When McIntyre visited California, her aunt showed her Abduls house, but not in a way that suggested she was a stalker.