Mom of Former "Idol" Finalist Sings "My Way"

Posted Apr 1st 2008 3:22PM by TMZ Staff

The mother of "American Idol" contestant Elliott Yamin died last night in Richmond, Va. She was 65.
Elliot Yamin
Claudette Yamin had been hospitalized over the weekend -- so far, no cause of death revealed. She recently returned to her home in Richmond from L.A., the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported.

Yamin finished in 3rd place in 2006 on "Idol," behind Katharine McPhee and Taylor Hicks.

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1. Rude!

Posted at 3:37PM on Apr 1st 2008 by missdebbe

2. That is rude. His mother died.

Posted at 3:38PM on Apr 1st 2008 by smodo

3. my prayers are with you, Elliott. Stay strong. Richmond loves you.

Posted at 3:38PM on Apr 1st 2008 by karen

4. That is rude. His mom died.

Posted at 3:38PM on Apr 1st 2008 by smodo

5. IM SORRY FOR HIS LOSS.

Posted at 3:38PM on Apr 1st 2008 by NOBODY YOU KNOW

6. TMZ... be nice.

Posted at 3:38PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Sofa King Dumb

7. That is so sad. They were very close. God Bless you Elliott!

Posted at 3:38PM on Apr 1st 2008 by summertime

8. ...how the flip low can u go?????????????....DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!!...sorry for ur loss Elliot.

Posted at 3:39PM on Apr 1st 2008 by disgusting comment tmz!!!!!!!

9. Uh, that was kind of cruel.

Posted at 3:39PM on Apr 1st 2008 by babygreens

10. TMZ you are an asshole and a douchebag.

Posted at 3:39PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Jane

11. Entertainment News, Celebrity Gossip and Hollywood Rumours.

This is none of the above.

Posted at 3:39PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Jon

12. What's with the obsession with every AI ass-scratch?

Posted at 3:40PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Tristania

13. Assholes. even when elliott's mom dies you have to make a dig at Taylor, who is such a sweetie.

again, i repeat. assholes.

Posted at 3:40PM on Apr 1st 2008 by writergal

14. That last sentence should really be altered. It's cruel, and an exercise in bad taste.

Posted at 3:40PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Victoria

15. " never heard from again"?! Have some respect TMZ!

Posted at 3:40PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Kevin Parker

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