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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211. Jack54 - can we get that info, please? I'm done with TMZ after I figure out how to complain about this tasteless and disrespectful story.

Posted at 4:38PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Monkey

212. My mother is very sick and it has been 3 years of worry and sadness for my family. You are a'holes!

Posted at 4:38PM on Apr 1st 2008 by K

213. As a result of your lack of respect for his mother's passing- I will no longer watch TMZ show on FOX here in Philly and will tell all my friends to ban your show.

Posted at 8:20AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Julia

214. Really, tmz, the boy's mother died, thats a terrible cruel thing to say (that last sentence), you guys are not being funny nor cute with that. Have respect, that was his Mother and he is heartbroken. Have some compassion, I'm not watching your show or coming to this website anymore, any one who takes the time to read this comment should boycott you as well.

Posted at 4:39PM on Apr 1st 2008 by wendy

215. I am done with TMZ. It was nice fun while it lasted. Time to move on.

Posted at 4:39PM on Apr 1st 2008 by K

216. Sorry for Elliott's loss. His Mom seemed like such a sweetheart. I'm glad she got to see him have a huge hit song before he died.

And TMZ- shame on you. Is it impossible for you to have an ounce of common decency? Do you think snarky remarks about a person who has just died help your website be successful?

Posted at 4:45PM on Apr 1st 2008 by paige

217. I am an avid TMZ'r. Not anymore! That was just plain rude and mean, not even a little bit funny. I've never commented before and won't again and I'm done with TMZ.

Posted at 4:44PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Dugan

218. tacky comment tmz! Really disgusting. Harvey Levin should be ashamed of his people!

Posted at 4:56PM on Apr 1st 2008 by nmb

219. I am SHOCKED TMZ..whay would you be so rude and nasty when this woman who we all watched during the show, has died??? This was an uncalled for article when it should have been a somber notice for us,not a reason for a rude snarky comment.....BAD FORM

Posted at 4:53PM on Apr 1st 2008 by days9

220. EMAIL TMZ IN THE COMMENT BOX!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:41PM on Apr 1st 2008 by disgusting comment tmz!!!!!!!

221. TMZ ARE A'HOLES. AND WATCH THEY WILL TAKE THIS OFF. A'HOLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:41PM on Apr 1st 2008 by K

222. You guys are pricks!!

Posted at 5:47PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Ashley

223. aww, his mom seemed like such a sweet lady :( My condolences go out to him and his family for their loss. Unlike TMZ some of us know how to respect people. Have a little bit of class at least. Honestly!

Posted at 4:47PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Amanda

224. You should issue an aplogy right now. I will never come to this site again. There should be a line drawn in the sand somewhere and you just crossed it. That was a very rude and not needed comment to make. Seriously, are you human?????

Posted at 4:56PM on Apr 1st 2008 by lisa

225. Ok..Guess that you aren't pulling the last sentence since you're getting so many comments posted...no such thing as BAD attention, huh, HARV??

Posted at 4:43PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Offended in Malibu

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