“C.J. Harris, the former “American Idol” contestant whose soulful voice wowed the judges and whose sweet demeanor won him legions of fans, has died of an apparent heart attack. He was 31 years old.
“Harris was in cardiac arrest when he was rushed to a hospital Sunday in his hometown, Jasper, Alabama, where he was pronounced dead at 8:53 p.m., Deputy Walker County Coroner Danielle Calloway told NBC News.
“A statement posted on “American Idol’s” official Instagram page read: “C.J. Harris was an incredible talent, and the news of his passing deeply saddens us. He will truly be missed.”
“Harris told The Hollywood Reporter in a 2014 interview that his mother was his first musical influence.”
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