‘The Voice’ singer Ryan Whyte Maloney dies, aged 44

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The Voice US, has died at the age of 44.According to the Clark County Coroner in Las Vegas, the singer and musician died by suicide (via People).

The cause of death was listed by the coroner as a gunshot wound to the head.Whyte Maloney was a contestant on the US version of the reality talent show The Voice in 2014.

He was coached by Blake Shelton, and became one of the country singer-songwriter’s top five finalists.In his blind audition, the late singer earned a four-chair turn from judges Shelton, Adam Levine, Usher and Shakira for his cover of ‘Lights’ by Journey.Whyte Maloney was eliminated from the NBC singing contest in the Playoffs round, after performing ‘Second Chance’ by Shinedown.

He later returned to The Voice for the season six finale that year.He competed in the programme in the same season as Morgan Wallen.Born in Traverse City, Michigan in 1981, the singer grew up playing the guitar, drums, cello and violin.