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

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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151. That was a totally heartbreaking, disgusting and irresponsible comment even for tmz. That "writer" (and I use that term very loosely) should be immediately fired and harvey levin's head should be on the chopping block. Time Warner ... how can you let this go on???

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Elliott, your mom, and your family.

Posted at 4:19PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Jack54

152. Very rude and uncalled for. Seriously can't you say something nice?

Posted at 4:18PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Me

153. I can't believe what I just read.

Not many things shock me these days, but that was a jaw-dropper.

Just unbelievable. Harvey you can go to hell.

Posted at 4:19PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Is this a joke? If so, no one is laughing.

154. ..WELL YET A GAIN MISSION ACCOMPLISHED....# OF HITS= $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$...PROBABLY ALL HIGH FIVING THEMSELVES!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:19PM on Apr 1st 2008 by disgusting comment tmz!!!!!!!

155. Bad joke aholes.

Posted at 4:19PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Brandy B

156. Wow, TMZ. I can get celeb gossip a number of places. I've been a fan here, but wow. I think I'm out...

Posted at 4:27PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Kait

157. How flippen RUDE! Just because you report gossip doesn't give you the right to be completely disrespectful! Show some class for once! AND just for the record, compared to Katherine McPhee & Rueban Studdard, Elliot Yamin has a great music career and I look forward to his next CD!

Posted at 4:22PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Bran

158. Why don't you just have daily list of people who died and make of fun of their families...
TMZ is nasty!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:20PM on Apr 1st 2008 by K

159. Unjustly harsh don't you think?!! The man lost his mother. I know TZM is known for witty zingers but this is low class even for TMZ. My best to Elliot and his family during this difficult time.

Posted at 4:27PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Dee-Nice

160. How disrespectful! Do you not have any soul??? Elliott, may God help you through this tough time. There are many people out there that like TMZ but don't have the same humor as them... SHAME ON YOU TMZ!!!!

Posted at 4:24PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Shame on you

161. Dr. Quest, I'm with you. And, on top of that, letters and e-mails to Time Warner immediately.

Posted at 4:21PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Jack54

162. I ususally just read these articles for entertainment value and never comment. However, I feel that TMZ has crossed the line on this article. How does someone find humor in the passing of someone's mother? The writer of this article should be ashamed as a human being to publish such tasteless garbage. Is there no limit to how far TMZ will go for a laugh? I find it disgusting.

Posted at 4:57PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Chad

163. I realize it's laughable to think that tmz could exhibit class, but who knew it would be possible for them to sink this far. thanks for giving me a reason to boycott your site.

Posted at 4:21PM on Apr 1st 2008 by really, tmz...

164. It is sad that in a public forum like this that someone has the audacity to write how, like his dead mother, Yasmin will never be heard from again. Do you guys have no editors? Sure, the guy isn't Mick Jagger or John Lennon, but he has an ok voice, seems like a sensitive guy, and doesn't deserve such crass comments from TMZ. You guys really should grow up and not foster a mean spirited nature that is not only morally wrong, but is cruel/mean spiritted. SHAME ON YOU !!!.

Posted at 5:22PM on Apr 1st 2008 by teacherdad

165. wow that last comment was horrible. keep that up and you will start to lose viewers.

Posted at 4:22PM on Apr 1st 2008 by wendy

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