The mother of "American Idol" contestant Elliott Yamin died last night in Richmond, Va. She was 65.
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.
Filed under: American Idol
31. TMZ's Comment: Yamin finished in 3rd place in 2006 on "Idol," behind Katharine McPhee and Taylor Hicks -- who, like Mrs. Yamin, will never be heard from again.
That is very rude comment TMZ at the time when a AI contestant lost their mom. How would you feel if the same were said back to you.
Posted at 3:44PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Anonymous
32. whomever wrote this article is gonna get bitch slapped by karma. that was just out of line.
Posted at 3:44PM on Apr 1st 2008 by whateva sista
33. wow...way outta line TMZ!
Posted at 3:44PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Wonderin in Malibu
34. TMZ have some compassion. I love your site but that was LOW. And for the record his recent CD was pretty good.
Posted at 3:44PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Tamy
35. TMZ..I BOYCOTTED PEREZ HILTON AND X17 FOR DUMBASS COMMENTS LIKE THIS..I GUESS ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST!!! YOUR OWN POOR MOTHERS SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEIR CHILDREN.
Posted at 3:45PM on Apr 1st 2008 by tmz SUX
36. Elliott, my prayers are with you and your family. I'm sorry for your loss.
Posted at 3:45PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Angie P.
37. Yeah, as someone who recently lost her mom to cancer-that last sentence was pretty offensive...
Posted at 3:45PM on Apr 1st 2008 by kat
38. i am so sorry for his loss...
elliott is the BEST SINGER ever..
and i LOVED his mother...
Posted at 3:46PM on Apr 1st 2008 by amanda
39. Is there somebody at TMZ who gets a "private hard-on" being so mean? Off handed comments are one thing, but with this comment you've reached an all time low. This time I'm NOT taking the high road - YOU ASS WIPES.
Posted at 3:46PM on Apr 1st 2008 by takethehighroad
40. You guys are definitely a** holes...
And we wonder why our country is in such disrepair... It's due to rude disrespectful animals like you... I hope you all enjoy your currently fat pay checks... because the one thing you guys won't be enjoying - is the karma that you have created for yourselves from this.... Horrifying - just horrifying
Posted at 3:47PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Donna
41. OMG, what the hell kind of closing sentence was that?!
Posted at 3:48PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Ledbetter1212
42. Incredibly out of line, inconsiderate and cruel comment.
Posted at 3:48PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Mary
43. That statement was uncalled for. I have been a fan of TMZ since it started but am not sure I will be anymore. You should be ashamed.
Posted at 3:48PM on Apr 1st 2008 by imack
44.
Whoa, TMZ. That was way out of line.
There is no possible excuse for such an unacceptable and socially crass remark as that and it was offensive beyond belief.
To refuse to apologize on your website would only increase your audience's disgust.
Posted at 3:49PM on Apr 1st 2008 by OCD
45. Yea, the TMZ staffer mom who wrote that last line would be so proud. Send a copy to her and see what she thinks. Rude is an understatement, you garbage-spewing ass.
Posted at 3:49PM on Apr 1st 2008 by yomomma
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