Former AGT contestant Nolan Neal passes away aged 41

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America's Got Talent wind down with only two more remaining till the live shows, tragedy strikes the family as one of the show's more memorable contestants passes away.MORE: Sofia Vergara takes to the stage as she participates in risky AGT auditionAccording to People, singer-songwriter Nolan Neal, a former contestant on the show, died on Monday at the age of 41.VIDEO: Sofia Vergara teases AGT in new TV promoHis cousin, Dylan Seals, an audio engineer, confirmed the news, stating that while the cause of death was uncertain, he had lost his "battle with substance abuse."Nolan appeared on season 15 of AGT back in 2020, performing his original song Lost to the judges and even receiving a standing ovation from Howie Mandel.MORE: AGT's Jackie Evancho says anorexia battle has left her with 'bones of an 80-year-old'He even opened up about his substance abuse issues and dealing with his father's suicide, being put through to the next round but ultimately getting cut in the Judges' Choice.

He was also a contestant on season 15 of The Voice, being a part of Team Adam Levine but getting cut there as well.Nolan auditioned on season 15 of AGTThe local county's medical examiner confirmed the news to TMZ earlier in the week, while his cousin said in a statement to People: "He was a natural-born entertainer and it was obvious to all of us from an early age. "He blew us all away with his incredibly powerful vocal delivery and songwriting.

Working with him in the studio was awe-inspiring. The speed at which he could write, arrange, and record the basics of a track was legendary.

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