| | | |

American Idol stars react to Rickey Smith’s death from DUI driver crash on Friday

ByAsa Hawks

Rickey Smith American Idol stars react

American Idol finalist Rickey Smith died early Friday morning after being hit head on by another vehicle going the wrong way on Interstate 240 near Oklahoma City. The driver of the other vehicle has been hospitalized and booked for DUI.

After police revealed that Rickey Smith was the one had died in the accident, many of his American Idol Season 2 co-competitors took to social media to express their grief and condolences to Rickey’s friends and family, including winner Ruben Studdard, second place finisher Clay Aiken, third place finisher Kimberley Locke, and Rickey’s Top 8 co-finalist Kim Caldwell.

Before we get to those messages, I wanted to point out that Rickey has two children and a GoFundMe page has been started to raise money for them. The initial goal on the page was $10,000, and that goal has already been met — which is a real indication just was a caring spirit Rickey was. Here is the message from the page:

Rickey Smith has touched the lives of all those who he encountered. This man was truly one of a kind in which his generosity, humble heart, infectious laugh, and astounding voice will not be forgotten in all of our hearts. Every person he came across in his years with us has a story of how he changed their life.

We are friends of Rickey and his family from Oklahoma City. This fund is being set up in honor of our great friend to offer support to those he loved so emphatically. The funds will contribute to the costs associated with funeral arrangements and specifically to help alleviate accruing costs during this time for Rickey’s family, girlfriend, and little daughter.

All money donated will be directly given to Rickey’s immediate family.

We love you our sweet friend, until we see you again.

-Elizabeth and Anna

 

Now I will let Rickey’s American Idol friends speak about his passing:



web analytics


Similar Posts

Coliesa McMillian cause of death 2
| | |

MY 600 LB LIFE What was Coliesa McMillian’s cause of death?

ByJohn

My 600 Lb Life Season 8 star Coliesa McMillian’s death came after a months-long battle with an assortment of ailments and post-surgery complications. Coliesa had been hospitalized several times over the past year — she actually missed her My 600 Lb Life debut due to a medically induced coma this past March — though each…

Sean Milliken's obituary 1
|

MY 600 LB LIFE Sean Milliken gets a final send-off with one last Where Are They Now episode

ByJohn

My 600 Lb Life cast member Sean Milliken’s unfortunate death earlier this year came in the middle of filming for his second Where Are They Now? episode. With that episode set to air, we’ve got new information on his cause of death, as well as Sean Milliken’s obituary, and the touching tribute of a friend…

| |

Sister Wives’ Kody Brown’s brother Curtis Brown dies in motorcycle accident at 34

ByAsa Hawks

We have some sad news to pass along from the world of reality television. Curtis Bown, the younger brother of Sister Wives‘ Kody Brown, died on June 17 at the age of 34 after being involved in a motorcycle accident. Curtis and his wife Erica had three children together aged 12, 8, and 7. Keep reading for Curtis Brown’s loving obituary and watch a clip from Sister Wives featuring Curtis and his wife Erica, as well as two other Brown brothers, Scott and Michael.

VIDEO So you think you can vomit on Paula Abdul?
|

VIDEO So you think you can vomit on Paula Abdul?

ByDarren O

Everything was going swimmingly for 12-year-old Chi Tahani during her appearance on So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation. That was until judge Paula Abdul squeezed her too tight! Tahani owned her routine to Beyoncé’s “Countdown” and earned unanimous praise from the judges who sent her off to the next round of competition….

| |

American Idol is coming back to TV! Will Ryan Seacrest host?

ByJessica Bradford

American Idol had a long and successful 15 season run on Fox before it was ultimately cancelled in 2016. Most were okay with the decision to take Idol off the air. After all, it had run its course, right? Maybe not! This week on Good Morning America, it was announced ABC would revive the long-running…