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.
76. I will pray for the death of everyone close to whoever wrote that last sentence. Die, @ssholes, die.
Posted at 4:47PM on Apr 1st 2008 by brazen weep
77. 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
78. 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
79. TMZ- seriously, show some respect for those that are mourning the loss of a loved one. To say that "like his mother, he will never be heard from again" is just wrong.
Virginia is praying for you Elliott!
Posted at 4:02PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Melissa
80. 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
81. I've never made the effort to comment before, but this time I have to. TMZ really crossed the line this time. Have a little tact, and maybe even pretend like you have some kind of compassion when reporting a story like this
Posted at 4:05PM on Apr 1st 2008 by K10
82. 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
83. 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
84. I don't think you guys could have handled it any less professional!! This was not only RUDE but DISGUSTING. NICE TMZ VERY NICE. God rest her soul and bring her family peace in their time of need
Posted at 4:04PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Disgusted reader
85. 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
86. 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
87. Realy low, not funny and mean. Elliott's Mom was a doll who loved and supported her son. Karma is a mfer and will bite the butt of whoever wrote this.
Posted at 4:08PM on Apr 1st 2008 by leslie
88. this article was written in really bad taste.
Posted at 3:56PM on Apr 1st 2008 by erin
89. Ahh that was in bad taste. sheesh
Posted at 3:57PM on Apr 1st 2008 by blues absolutesly suck
90. He has always been kind and gracious and has been through bad times. Not everything you report is clever & funny. Grow up.
And by they way your show sucks!
Posted at 4:05PM on Apr 1st 2008 by K
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