American Idol runner-up Willie Spence has tragically died aged 23. The talented singer died following a car accident on Tuesday, according to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.MORE: Michael Strahan reveals what he really thinks of co-star George StephanopoulosWillie was a runner-up to Chayce Beckham in the 2021 series of the hit program.
The accident occured in Marion County in East Tennessee, when the singer's car collided with the back of a tractor trailer, the report states.Tragically just hours before the crash, Willie had shared an Instagram video of himself singing You Are My Hiding Place on his Instagram page.VIDEO: Stars gone too soonCelebrities including Katharine McPhee and Mickey Guyton have paid tribute following the news.
Katharine, who finished as the runner-up on season five of American Idol and performed a duet with Willie on season 19, posted news of the death to her Instagram story.MORE: George Stephanopoulos' actions shock co-stars live on GMA"Life is so unfair and nothing is ever promised," she wrote. "God rest your soul Willie.
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