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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181. Wow. This article is unnecessarily rude. I'm embarrassed for you. No class, whatsoever. How would you feel if you saw an article like this after your mother's death? Wow.

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

182. I don't even know who this guy is, but this is pretty close to a new low even for you TMZ. Perez doesn't even sink that low, and he gets pretty low.

Harvey and Company, take heed, what goes around comes around. Karma bites. Maybe your edit staff may want to re-think that last sentence before the bad ju ju comes around.

Posted at 4:38PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Your S/M Girlfriend

183. She was so proud of him during American Idol. Condolences Elliott

Posted at 4:28PM on Apr 1st 2008 by PS

184. I have to agree 100% with the other posters. That was just tacky and very disrespectful. If TMZ does not issue a sincere apology for that tasteless comment, which was not even close to being clever or funny, I am done here. I will remove this stinkhole from my favorites and never come back. I believe in offering people a secpnd chance. What's it gonna be, TMZ?

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

185. She had cancer I believe - TMZ should be ashamed for its poor taste.

Elliot has a great CD that is played on the radio all the time - he's much more talented than McPhee or what's his name

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

186. The dysfunctional low-lifes you pick on in Hollywood have been superceded in tastelessness by the very people who write about them. These comments are fully pre-meditated in content. You probably thought you were edgy by saying these cruel things. Well guess what...Go To Hell!

Posted at 11:50PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Arnold

187. WOW. i read EVERY single comment posted so far, and i think everyone has stated my opinion.
that was just EXTREMELY rude.
shame on TMZ.
but it's not like anyone reads this anymore anyway.
i think people have realized how heartless you guys are.

Posted at 4:29PM on Apr 1st 2008 by tiffany

188. Jeez.....thats a low thing to say, even for TMZ!

Posted at 7:24AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by cutiepie

189. The funny thing is if you have seen their show. Their staff is made up of young losers...who think they are funny..
what comes out of their mouths is mostly pathetic...and Harvey stands in front of them egging them on...
He is laphing all the way to the bank...but they come off as pathetic...

Posted at 4:28PM on Apr 1st 2008 by K

190. TMZ=HEARTLESS

Posted at 4:29PM on Apr 1st 2008 by NOBODY YOU KNOW

191. TMZ SHOULD BE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR EMPOYING IDIOTS AND CLASSLESS PEOPLE! I HOPE YOU HAVE SOMEONE TALK DOWN TO YOU AFTER SOMETHING SO PERSONAL AND TRAGIC HAS HAPPENED IN YOUR LIFE. WHAT COWARDS!

Posted at 4:33PM on Apr 1st 2008 by OMG

192. "Ha ha ha. Look at me. I'm TMZ and I make fun of dead people. Ooh, I'm so edgy." Whatever. I'm over you, TMZ.

Posted at 4:34PM on Apr 1st 2008 by eenawes

193. Absolutely dispicable, how would you feel if someone made such a comment in front of thousands of readers about your mother after she passed.
How low can you sink?!
He is a wonderful person and I am sure his mother was too.
Shame on you TMZ!!!

Posted at 11:05AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Val

194. Between this totally uncalled for and inappropriate shot at a, by all accounts, nice gu y and his rec`dntly deceased motherand the story criticizing the military for a mission to bring back the remains of soldiers-you guys have finally broken me of my perverted need to view your site. Thanks for the help

Posted at 4:32PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Dan

195. tmz you disgust me. I could care less how you feel about other people and their careers, you prove that daily with your garbage, but to make a comment like that? You should all burn in Hell.
Elliott, God Bless you - your mom was an inspiration - you were blessed to have that wonderful soul for a mom.

Posted at 5:05PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Shelbee

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