American Idol Season 19 runner-up Willie Spence passed away at age 23.

Willie Spence is a vocalist who gained notoriety as a teenager after covering the song "Diamonds" by Rihanna.

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He finished second in Season 19 of "American Idol."

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He passed away on Wednesday, the show said in a social media statement, at the age of 23.

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He was a wonderful talent who lighted up every place he visited and will be much missed, according to Willie Spence.

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Tuesday's Tennessee vehicle accident claimed the life of the singer.

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When Spence veered off the road and collided with a vehicle, he was operating an SUV.

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They received confirmation from a relative that Spence was killed in a crash.

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Over 15 million people have watched a 2017 video of him singing "Diamonds" in what appeared to be a school, which went viral.

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He was invited to go on Steve Harvey's daytime talk programme as a result of his performance, and Spence once said, "I just want my voice to reach the globe and simply share my gift."

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"Winning a Grammy, hopefully someday." I anticipate being there in five years.

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Katharine McPhee Foster, the runner-up from the fifth season of "American Idol," sent a tribute to Spence on her Instagram stories.

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On her Instagram story, she remarked, "Only 23 years old. Nothing is guaranteed, and life is so unfair.

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