Former America’s Got Talent star Skilyr Hicks has reportedly been found dead at the age of just 23.
Former America’s Got Talent Star Skilyr Hicks Reportedly Found Dead Aged Just 23
The singer was an instant hit on the show, when she made her appearance in 2013 at the age of just 14. In the video here, we can see that she sang her own song in front of a packed-out audience.
Her performance resonated so well that the judges Mel B, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Howard Stern ended up sending her through to the next stage.
The performance was extra special, as Skilyr had seen her father die just a few years before the audition. According to reports, Skilyr’s mother Jodi had confirmed that the musician had been found dead at a friend’s house in South Carolina.
As of now, it is not exactly clear what was the cause of death. As such, an investigation will most likely be needed in order to determine whether or not there was any foul play involved.
This is especially true given that it is claimed that Skilyr had suffered from mental health issues. Some of these included substance abuses, as well as depression.
This news has been particularly distressing for the family, as she left behind her four siblings. The only thing that the family can remember her by is through her music. Jodi went on to say as much: “She will live on through her music.”
The response on social media was one of heartbreak. A large number of people came out in droves to express how sad they were by the news. She had gone way before her time, and at the age of 23, she had the whole world to look forward to.
One person on Twitter wrote: “She is so beautiful. So very shocking, so very sadden and heartbroken. So young, gone too soon… rip Skilyr.”
While another person stated: “If we had socialised medicine, this is another life that could have been saved with better more widely available non-stigmatised affordable health/ mental health care.”
The only thing that people can do is wait for the authorities to shed more light on what may have actually happened. Let us know what you think in the comment section down below.
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