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.
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721. Do people like you have no shame? You use someone's sorrow to make rude, hurtful and nasty remarks.
|By the way- Taylor is well heard from. (Ms)Dale Coe Schultz
Posted at 7:54PM on Apr 16th 2008 by Dale
722. How sad!!!! I remember her on the show. Rest in Peace, Claudette.
I met Elliott once and he was the NICEST person ever. He posed for pictures and autographs for hours at the club I was at.
Elliott, I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted at 7:16PM on Apr 23rd 2008 by Courtney
723. Elliott, my condolences go out to you and your family. I know you were VERY close to your mom and just know that she is still watching over you and I'm glad that she got to see you compete in AI!!!! You are the BEST Elliott!!! Keep your mom in your heart and stay strong!!!! Love Always!!!!!
Posted at 9:21PM on May 6th 2008 by kssomom
724. THIS COMES VERY CLOSE TO MAKING ME NEVER VISIT YOUR SITE AGAIN. THE TOTALLY DISREPECT FOR OTHERS (AT SUCH A SENSITIVE AND HEART WRENCHING MOMENT) IS BEYOND ANY 'NORMAL' MORAL COMPASS. SAD TO SAY, THE APPROVER OF THIS ARTICLE IS JUST AS GUILTY. PLEASE TMZ REGAIN SOME DIGNITY AND COMPASSION FOR YOUR FELLOW HUMAN BEING.
Posted at 3:10PM on Jul 13th 2008 by Robbie
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