AMERICA'S Got Talent contestant Skilyr Hicks has died at the age of 23. The singer was found dead at a home in Liberty, South Carolina on Monday following her "past battle with substance abuse and mental health." Skilyr's mother Jodi told TMZ she was "found lifeless in the home of a friend." The mother said she doesn't know the actual homeowner of the property where Skilyr was found dead.
The exact circumstances and cause of Skilyr's death are still unknown to the family, though Jodi told the outlet "her daughter battled with mental health issues, including depression and substance abuse." The mom added: "She will live on through her music." Fans have paid tribute to Skilyr after news of her death emerged.
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