‘The Voice’ alum Ryan Whyte Maloney dead by suicide at 44: report

nypost.com:

People on Tuesday. The cause of death was listed as a gunshot wound to the head, per the report.Whyte Maloney was active on social media right before his tragic death.

He posted a video on his Instagram story on Monday, which appeared to be filmed at a bar.“Nine fine Irishmen for a private party tonight, and we will be rocking,” he said in the video while holding a rock hand gesture.The musician appeared on “The Voice” in 2014, wowing judge Blake Shelton with his performance of “Lights” by Journey.

He went on to become one of the country star’s top 5 finalists.The Post has reached out to “The Voice” and Shelton for comment.

During his stint on the competition singing series, Whyte Maloney recorded four singles, including “Lights,” Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Easy” by Rascal Flatts and “Second Chance” by Shinedown.The star made it through two Battle rounds on the country star’s team and returned to the show to perform during the season finale.Whyte Maloney reportedly stayed close with Shelton after “The Voice” and had an ongoing residency at the ex-judge’s venue Ole Red, according to his website.