Ryan Whyte Maloney Dies: ‘The Voice’ Season 6 Alum Was 44
deadline.comRyan Whyte Maloney, who appeared on The Voice Season 6, has died. He was 44. The singer died by suicide on Monday, January 27, according to the Clark County Coroner in Las Vegas.
Multiple media reports like People cite the coroner listed his cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head. Maloney’s last post on Instagram Stories was still up on his profile, where he said, “Nine fine Irishmen for a private party tonight, and we will be rocking.” The singer, who was born in Traverse City, Michigan, appeared on The Voice in 2014 at the age of 33.
Maloney performed “Lights” by Journey in the Blind Auditions round and got all four coaches to turn their chairs, which included Adam Levine, Shakira, Usher, and Blake Shelton.
Maloney performed Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to Do with It” in the Battles round against fellow contestant Cali Tucker, winning his bout.
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