Willie Spence

Willie Spence, a singer who as a teen went viral with his rendition of Rihanna's hit "Diamonds" and was the runner up on Season 19 on "American Idol, ...

It was a pleasure to sing with you and to know you.” Sweet @williespenceofficial passed away in a car accident,” she wrote on her Instastory along with a video of her and Spence from the show. “In your wildest dreams, if nothing was standing in your way?” That’s where I see myself in five years.” The West Palm Beach, Florida native relocated with his family to Georgia as a child. We send our condolences to his loved ones.”

Willie Spence, the runner-up on American Idol season 19 died Tuesday after a car accident at around 4 p.m. Tuesday in Marion County.

We send our condolences to his loved ones. We are devastated about the passing of our beloved American Idol family member, Willie Spence. American Idol’s Twitter page said “We are devastated about the passing of our beloved American Idol family member, Willie Spence.

Willie Spence, who dreamed of winning a Grammy, has died in a horrific car crash just hours after sharing a poignant message.

[post](https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci8lXgyLqsU/?hl=en) on his Instagram. [runner-up](https://people.com/tag/katharine-mcphee/) on season five of American Idol and [performed a duet](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NRiOsp7lSI) with Spence on season 19, posted news of the death to her Instagram story. [Cookie Guide](https://www.sevenwestmedia.com.au/cookies-guide). [posted a video](https://www.instagram.com/p/CjlR1TyguSc/?hl=en) of himself singing You Are My Hiding Place on his Instagram page. [Celebrity >>](https://7news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity) [runner-up to Chayce Beckham](https://www.etonline.com/gallery/122078_The_Complete_List_of_American_Idol_Winners/season-19-chayce-beckham-83390) in the show’s 19th season, which aired last year.

American Idol runner-up Willie Spence died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was 23.

“I was lucky to have him sing for me live at my home and other events, I will miss you my friend. During the Season 19 finale, Spence sang Georgia on My Mind, A Change Is Gonna Come and Stand Up. “I received very tragic news tonight,” she wrote above a video of her and Spence meeting. “My heart is broken and my prayers go out to his family,” he wrote over a photo of Spence. “Sweet @williespenceofficial passed away in a car accident. 25+ news channels in 1 place.

The family of Willie Spence, the "American Idol" runner-up that tragically died after a car crash, believes alcohol had nothing to do with his fatal ...

Willie's family tells us he was on his way back to Atlanta to meet with an organization that helps abused and trafficked women ... Family sources tell TMZ ... Willie was leaving Tennessee State University's homecoming weekend when the crash happened, and while some have speculated he was driving drunk, his family says the late singer wasn't a drinker, so that doesn't track.