Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Dies Suddenly from Apparent Heart Attack at 31
A former “American Idol” contestant who went on to tour with other former contestants and perform at The Grand Ole Opry died Sunday. CJ Harris was 31, and died of “an apparent heart attack,” according to TMZ . He was in…
A former “American Idol” contestant who went on to tour with other former contestants and perform at The Grand Ole Opry died Sunday.
CJ Harris was 31, and died of “an apparent heart attack,” according to TMZ.
He was in his hometown of Jasper, Alabama, TMZ reported.
“A family member tells me CJ suffered an apparent heart attack in Jasper, Alabama … he was taken to a local hospital by ambulance, but didn’t make it,” TMZ senior news producer Brendon Geoffrion wrote in a Twitter post.
Harris was a contestant on the show’s Season 13 in 2014. He first made his mark during the auditions in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he performed “Soulshine” by the Allman Brothers Band, according to TMZ.
He reached the No. 6 spot among “Idol” contestants.
On Monday, fellow contestant Jessica Meuse mourned the news.
“My heart is heavy to hear of the passing of fellow @americanidol and friend @cjharrismusic,” Meuse, who finished at No 4, wrote in an Instagram post.
“I’m completely shocked. Your talent and smile will be missed, and the world is definitely a darker and eerily quieter place without you in it … I’m grateful that our paths crossed and that I can say you were (and always will be) a part of mine. There are a lot of things I realize I will never understand — you leaving us so soon is one of those things. Rest easy, friend. See you on the other side.”