Willie Spence debuted as a contestant on American Idol’s 19th season on February 14, 2021. Willie was one of the top two contestants while he was on the TV show.
The singer came in second place as Chayce Beckham was named the season 19 winner at the finale, which aired on Sunday, May 23.
Willie thought back on his success with American Idol and his aspirations for the future of the music business.
Willie Spence health: What illness did Willie Spence have?
The renowned singer was not suffering from any illness. According to sources,
It was discovered on October 12, 2022, that Willie had passed away at the age of 23 on Tuesday, October 11, in an automobile accident.
His former classmates remembered the young star on social media as word of the former Idol contestant’s passing spread.
Fifth-season runner-up On Instagram, Katharine McPhee wrote: “I just learned some really awful news. Sadly, the adorable @williespenceofficial died in a car accident.