"American Idol" star Willie Spence died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was 23 years old.
The talented singer was in Tennessee at the time of the accident, local news outlet Douglas Now reported.
"We are devastated at the passing of our beloved American Idol family member, Willie Spence," the show said in a statement via Twitter. “He was a true talent who lit up every room he entered and will be greatly missed. We send our condolences to his loved ones."
In the latest video posted on Instagram, Spence is seen singing a Christian song in a car shortly before the accident.
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Fans and followers flooded Spence's post with comments, expressing their sadness and condolences.
