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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706. Sorry for your loss Elliot. TMZ likes to suck the life out of peoples losses and bad choices they make. Pretty sad. You must pay your staff great wages to stay with your company because everyone has a conscious.

Posted at 11:13PM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Erika

707. Deepest Sympathy, Elliott. I remember your Mom very well watching and beaming over you during your Idol performances. You did her proud. Cherish ALL of those wonderful, loving memories with your Mom. GOD BLESS!!!

Posted at 11:38PM on Apr 2nd 2008 by ElliottFan

708. Elliott our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need, TMZ was totally WRONG for what they said about you and your mother!!! A family stays together no matter what and even tho they may have bashed your family it will show your a better person for their ignorance!! Keep your head up and look to the Sky for God doesnt like evil. God will take care of you and your family. Your love for your mother was something that maybe they never knew. Before they talk smack to sell news they should get their facts about family values straight first!! God Bless.

Posted at 12:45AM on Apr 3rd 2008 by melissa and betty

709. TMZ IS DISGUSTING!!!

Posted at 3:01AM on Apr 3rd 2008 by NOBODY YOU KNOW

710. wow thats a new low

Posted at 6:02AM on Apr 3rd 2008 by Lana

711. wow thats a new low

Posted at 6:02AM on Apr 3rd 2008 by Lana

712. Harvey Levin wouldn't know good taste if it sat on his face. The little twinks and twinkettes he has working for him need to get their GED's and then get a real job. Maybe they can snap up a few "fluffer" jobs. At least their mouths would be full so they would not be able to spew any more of this crap. Remember to spit, don't swallow........

Posted at 9:57AM on Apr 3rd 2008 by URA Bunch of Dicks

713. get over it people. You dont yell at the newspaper for putting it in the obits. this is the news. They did not say anything bad about him or her so shut up and quit your crying.

Posted at 12:49PM on Apr 3rd 2008 by Chrissy

714. LEVIN, WHERE IS ELLIOTT'S APOLOGY?

Posted at 12:50AM on Apr 4th 2008 by lploveselliott

715. I did not see the title or text of this report as cruel or insulting. If you know the lyrics to the song, you would understand the theory behind the title. "My Way" was one of Frank Sinatra's greatest hits and has been sung by many as a tribute to him and others that have passed away. The staff writer is just reminding people which A.I. year Yamin was a contestant. There is absolutely nothing here that is negative.

Posted at 7:05AM on Apr 4th 2008 by benevolent

716. Chrissy #697 --- You're obviously a retard. Do a little reading before you post something stupid two days after it happened.

Posted at 12:00AM on Apr 4th 2008 by brazen weep

717. #707benevolent.
Try reading back to the other 706 comments --The song was not the problem!

Posted at 8:51AM on Apr 4th 2008 by clyde

718. AGAIN to all of you posting that the article was fine and he WAS in 3rd place. YOU ARE READING THE EDITED VERSION...
The original last line was

“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.”

Please read before you label us with profanity for being upset aout this article. It was not THE SONG...NOT THE REFERENCE to 3RD PLACE....GEESH

Posted at 12:51PM on Apr 4th 2008 by days9

719. what did TMZ say that was rude?
i didnt see the post

Posted at 3:35PM on Apr 4th 2008 by gdghdfhfj

720. WELL TMZ, TAKING DOWN THE NASTY COMMENTS WERE EASY, BUT WE ARE STILL AWAITING FOR A PUBLIC APOLOGY!

Posted at 8:53AM on Apr 5th 2008 by Deniz

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