American Idol star CJ Harris died from a heart attack aged 31, a spokesman for the Walker County Coroner told People on Thursday.The singer, who finished sixth on the reality show back in 2014, died on Sunday at the Walker Baptist Medical Center in his hometown of Jasper, Alabama.
He had been rushed to the emergency room by ambulance, but shortly after arriving the musician - whose full name is Curtis 'CJ' Harris - was pronounced dead, according to a Monday report from TMZ.
A family member spoke to the site sharing the family was in shock over his passing. Tragic loss: American Idol star CJ Harris died from a heart attack aged 31, a spokesman for the Walker County Coroner told People on Thursday - Seen in 2014 in HollywoodHis road to Idol was bumpy.Harris first auditioned for The X-Factor and The Voice, but was not successful.
That is when he turned his attention to American Idol where he made a big impression during the 13th season which took place in 2014.
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