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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61. Your comment regarding her death was horrible. Whoever wrote this should be fired and it should be removed immediately!

Posted at 3:50PM on Apr 1st 2008 by KimiShea

62. "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."



how classy.....As*holes!

Posted at 3:50PM on Apr 1st 2008 by pookieschmoo

63. Mr.Levine, when you die or something bad happens to a loved one remember charma you piece of crap. TMZ ..all the people who work there, are you happy about your job to report gossip. You all are losers. Waste of space.......

Posted at 3:50PM on Apr 1st 2008 by paul

64. You guys are such douchebags. That was a horrible way to end that post. I know you don't have any class, but quit bitching about stars not wanting to talk to you if you write crap like this.

Posted at 3:50PM on Apr 1st 2008 by peter sashell

65. OMG! What kind of closing sentence was that?! Harvey, you're pretty up there in age - your mom must be REALLY old. Better hope noone sues your ass for comments like that. Because like your mom who is probably going to die soon, you'll never be heard from again either! Karma's a bitch, TMZ. Statements like this are going to come back and haunt you! My God, you people REALLY have no feelings...

Posted at 3:51PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Ledbetter1212

66. What assholes you guys are! I hope all of your mom's drop dead tonight. :)

Posted at 3:50PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Steve

67. I am so sorry for his loss........my sincerest condolences to Elliot's family.

Posted at 3:58PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Victoria

68. WAY out of line!!!! I won't be reading this site ever again, but before I DON'T, you owe the Yamin family a huge apology. Trying to be funny at the expense of a woman who has passed away is NOT humor. Get it???

Posted at 4:11PM on Apr 1st 2008 by mikeybrbk

69. That was uncalled for. Completly cold hearted comment. True Kat and Taylor need not make another album but his mom should not have been used in a smart@55 remark like that.

God bless you Eliott.

Posted at 3:52PM on Apr 1st 2008 by cZarlos

70. that's just mean and heartless TMZ.

Posted at 3:53PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Yall Know Who Dis IS!

71. I think the whole thing is an exercise in bad taste. Not cute, not funny. My prayers are with him and his family during this difficult time.

Posted at 3:55PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Jennifer

72. TMZ HAS NOT CLASS. HAVE YOU EVER LOSS A PARENT? THIS IS SOOO CRUEL!! YOU ARE HEARTLESS!!

Posted at 4:10PM on Apr 1st 2008 by FRANCESCA

73. TMZ = Biggest douchebag cockroaches EVER!!!

Posted at 3:53PM on Apr 1st 2008 by MommyWhatsADoucheBag?

74. That last paragraph was tacky and totally inconsiderate. This poor man has just lost his mom and the last thing he needs to hear or read is comments like the one you made in this article!

Posted at 4:00PM on Apr 1st 2008 by tisha

75. Very, Very Tacky your closing line about this story - Have some sympathy.

Posted at 4:14PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Very, Very Tacky TMZ on your closing Line about this story.

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