first to report the news, spoke to Hicks' mother, Jodi, who said her daughter battled with mental health issues, depression and substance abuse.
Jodi added that her daughter «was loved by her family and four siblings — using her music to help people in need.»Hicks, who taught herself to play, write and sing, appeared on the hit NBC singing competition show during season 8 back in 2013.
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