Key takeaways:
- Singer C.J. Harris, who rose to fame after competing on the 13th season of the singing competition show “American Idol” in 2014, has died at the age of 31.
- TMZ, citing an unnamed family member, reported that the cause of death was “an apparent heart attack.”
- Harris’s death has been met with an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow “American Idol” contestants, and is a tragic reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment.
Singer C.J. Harris, who rose to fame after competing on the 13th season of the singing competition show “American Idol” in 2014, has died at the age of 31.
According to the Birmingham News, Harris was taken to a hospital in Jasper, Alabama, by ambulance on Sunday, where he was given CPR but ultimately succumbed. A spokesperson for the Walker County Coroner confirmed to CBS News that Harris died after suffering cardiac arrest.
Harris was 23 years old when he auditioned for the “American Idol” season that premiered in January 2014, and he went on to place sixth in the competition. He became known for his rendition of “Soulshine,” by The Allman Brothers Band, which he performed for judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr.
TMZ, citing an unnamed family member, reported that the cause of death was “an apparent heart attack.”
Harris’s death has been met with an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow “American Idol” contestants. On social media, many have shared memories of Harris’s performances and expressed their condolences to his family.
Harris’s death is a tragic reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment.
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