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. Whoa. Thats extremely tasteless. I dont think PEREZHILTON would even stoop so low at the time of someone's loss.
Horrible.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Yamin Family.

TMZ - low flipping blow. whoever wrote this needs to get their a$$ kicked.

Posted at 3:54PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Veronica

62. YOU GUYS ARE A-HOLES... HOW RUDE TO MAKE A JOKE WHEN HE IS SUFFERING SUCH A GREAT LOSS.
JERK OFFS!

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

63. TASTELESS. RUDE. Have a little sympathy and compassion....or at least act like you still have a soul.

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

64. 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

65. yo' leave that man alone in his time of sorrow! atleast he tried to go and pursue his dream and mybe with his mom looking down on him she'll guide him through. oh and also is that a pic of him with spit rolling in his mouth

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

66. TMZ is awful to insert a bad joke in this story - VERY tasteless! SHAME ON YOU JEW-BOY FOR ALLOWING THIS!

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

67. Out of line on that one TMZ real low blow

Posted at 3:56PM on Apr 1st 2008 by k-dogg

68. Harvey may God be with you when you aqre burning in hell. Hope that money smells good now JEW. My country has a problem.

Posted at 3:56PM on Apr 1st 2008 by BORAT

69. TMZ, YOUR COMMENT ARE HORRIFIC. HEY HARVEY, I ONLY PRAY NO ONE WILL SPEAK OF YOUR JEW PARENTS AT UPON THEIR DEATHS.

Posted at 3:56PM on Apr 1st 2008 by RYAN

70. this article was written in really bad taste.

Posted at 3:56PM on Apr 1st 2008 by erin

71. I normally love TMZ and find it hard to get offended at most things you post. However, the last line needs to be removed. Elliot is a good man who took excellent care of his mother during her illness and making light of her death is really rude.

Posted at 3:57PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Hillblazer

72. Ahh that was in bad taste. sheesh

Posted at 3:57PM on Apr 1st 2008 by blues absolutesly suck

73. TMZ should show some respect during this time od sorrow. That last sentence was crude and unacceptable. Pathetic excuse for journalism.

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

74. "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."

Very uncool, guys. Very. Below -the-belt uncool. I am not a fan of his but that was just rude and uncalled for. You guys owe an apology. Wow, I can't believe your editors let that one go through. You guys just get lower every day. Maybe it's time we boycotted this site.

Posted at 3:58PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Amazing Surfer Dude

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

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

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