‘American Idol’s season 19 runner-up Willis Spence has died at the tragic young age of 23.
, which is located in Spence's hometown of Douglas, Georgia, the singer died following an automobile accident. season 19 runner-up Willie Spence, 23, has passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Tennessee,” the news outlet reported. “We have no further details at this time. We extend our condolences to Willie’s family, friends, and fans. He was an extraordinary talent and a ray of light to millions across the world. He will be missed.
“I received very tragic news tonight. Sweet @williespenceofficial passed away in a car accident," she wrote. "Only 23 years old. Life is so unfair and nothing is ever promised. God rest your soul Willie it was a pleasure to sing with you and to know you.” McPhee followed up with a video of Spence singing in the car. “He posted this right before his accident,” she captioned the post of him singing Selah's"You Are My Hiding Place" while sitting in the front seat of a car. On Spence’s respective Instagram account, McPhee and members of the music community took to the comments of his last video to share their condolences.
“You’re with Jesus now. God bless you. Thankful for the time we had,” wrote McPhee, who once performed"The Prayer" with Spence and her husband, David Foster.
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