Although Abdul says she never voluntarily met Goodspeed since the audition, Goodspeed told her niece that she had met Abdul about a year ago at Starbucks or something, she says and that Goodspeed was excited she got to meet such a big star.. Hometown Paula Goodspeed found dead near Abdul's house, long had crush on "Idol" judge. The family member relayed her psychiatric history including her Paula Abdul fixation," Bonfiglio said. John William Goodspeed, 71, a lifelong resident of South Bend, passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning, August 4, 2021 at his home. [6] She reportedly sent Abdul flowers prior to her suicide. Patricia E. Goodspeed Obituary. Female Marque 'Tate' Lynche had been a child star on the "All-New Mickey Mouse Club" working alongside Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Gosling. In 2016, a driver barreling down the highway the wrong way hit his Smith's car head-on and claimed his life. In 2008, Goodspeed committed suicide via a drug overdose in her car outside of Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. My heart and prayers go out to her family.". "Not like alot [sic] of people would understand what it's like having so many haters just because I made the mistake of trying out for a singing competition before I was even ready vocally, emotionally and physically.". Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. In a statement Wednesday to ABCNews.com, the singer and former Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader said: "I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired yesterday. [Im] living with security full time now, its just different. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. On October 23, 1971 in Lakeville, IN, John . Personal Both men have been inducted into Oklahoma City's Rodeo Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. Her parents, who reported her missing the same day, had previously told sheriffs that they thought she would be at Abdul's house. A woman who authorities said once tried to become a contestant on "American Idol" was found dead outside the Sherman Oaks home of "Idol" judge Paula Abdul in a . On November 11th, 2008, Paula committed suicide via a drug overdose outside Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. 2 references. ", Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. She was unresponsive to officers.. We were told about her mental health problems and her fixation with Paula Abdul," said Capt. Thousands apply each year to "American Idol," and a chosen few get to step up onto that stage, and grab for the dream, but sadly, some of the contestants we rooted for died tragically. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. [3] We are sad to announce that on January 6, 2023, at the age of 79, Patricia E. Goodspeed of Knightstown, Indiana, born in Louisville, Kentucky passed away. Paula Goodspeed was born on July 4, 1978 and died on November 11, 2008. Please try again later. It was terrible, what was that? said Randy Jackson. RAYMOND GOODSPEED OBITUARY. The list of its authors can be seen in its historicaland/or the page Edithistory:Paula Goodspeed. Try again later. Thats about it, says the niece. Shes really cool. Me and her went by Paulas house a couple of times. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. On January 3, 2023 the age of 95, Vera (Johnson) Goodspeed crossed over to join her husband Robert Goodspeed, her parents Ben & Christine Johnson, brother Allyn and his wife Maria, sister. On Tuesday night, the body of the 30-year-old aspiring singer was found in a car near Abduls home in Los Angeles, an apparent suicide victim from what police believe was a drug overdose. "My first drawing was of Paula Abdul.". Once she started singing, though, Faris immediately knew she wouldnt be taken seriously in the music industry. She just liked the name Paula, she says. "I don't think any artist on earth can sing with that much metal in your mouth anyway. She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] Facts about the American Idol Season 20 Finalist and Her Famous Father, Celine Dion's Spouse 'Started to Cry' during Their 1st Meeting Her Mom Was against Their Marriage, Who Is Huntergirl? "It appears to be a suicide by overdose," Detective Robert Bub of the Los Angeles Police Department told Reuters. "I have to believe there is something good about me," Goodspeed wrote. Leah LaBelle was 16-years-old when she auditioned for "American Idol," belting out Whitney Houston's "I Believe In You and Me." (Boudreau) Goodspeed, age 86, passed away on August 25, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Abdul was at the "Idol" studio when Goodspeed's body was found and had to be told by the Fox network, her rep told People magazine. Fans are still reeling since "America Idol" Season 1 contestant Nikki McKibbin's husband Craig Sadler announced her death on November 1, 2020. Goodspeed was eliminated during her first audition phase, but she tried again in Season 6 and continued to harass Abdul. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. At this address, there are 20 companies registered. The musical was last staged at the Goodspeed Opera House, in East Haddam, Conn., in July 2022, and is being developed for a Broadway production, the lawsuit adds. After a few years struggling to get that break, Smith gave up on music and moved back home to Oklahoma City. The 30-year-old's body was discovered in a car near the. After graduating she traveled to France to study the French language. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Sympathy Ideas. Her drawings were showcased during her American Idol audition. Goodspeed's apparent suicide hit Simon Cowell hard. Click to reveal By signing "J.T." to the card, Abdul . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. NICOLE GOODSPEED OBITUARY. "American Idol" was his opportunity to make the transition to becoming an adult star. Add a Memory. date of birth. "She was not obsessed. Paula Goodspeed, 30, whose off-key version of "Proud Mary" drew a thumbs down from Abdul and scorn from Simon Cowell in the 2006 tryout, was found dead in her Toyota on Tuesday night after her mom reported her missing. We invited them there and then they show up at our house for a cocktail party and Simon goes, What the hell are you doing here? But the thing is, their talent does not warrant, you suck, because these are talented kids.. My address was announced and [it was shown] how you could get into my house.. The British judge said the death in November of Paula Goodspeed, 30, a fan of fellow "Idol" judge Paula Abdul who was ridiculed when she tried out in 2005, "hit us like an express train. Lynche competed in 2004, and dazzled the judges with his version of Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings." We're told cops were called to Paula Abdul's house -- either late last year or early this year -- and found Goodspeed inside her car, unconscious from a drug overdose. We liked looking at the huge condos out there Why they found her dead in her car near Paula Abduls house, I do not know. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from, People.com reports that police are ruling Goodspeeds death by drug overdose as a suicide, A recap of the 2006 American Idol episode featuring Paula Goodspeed, criticizing Simons ridicule of her braces, People.com: Paula Goodspeed Went to Abduls House Before. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Share Obituary. La ex concursante de "America's Got Talent", Skilyr Hicks, muri el lunes a los 23 aos. HANSEN , Lorraine C., 96, of Eau Claire died April 30 at Heritage Court Memory Care in Eau Claire. Goodspeed had been particularly affected and humiliated when the judges laughed at her singing during her last audition. ", 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. But Cohen wouldn't take no for an answer and she was back in Season 8 for a second rejection. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? They went back to their "normal" lives knowing that they'd given the dream their best shot, but for seven of those hopefuls we rooted for, life didn't go on. Failed to report flower. "American Idol" may have ended last Wednesday with the coronation of Kris Allen, but the "Idol" news cycle continues. Goodspeeds mother had gone to [the sheriffs department] to report her daughter missing, and advised them that she might be suicidal, says Los Angeles police Capt. I've been drawing ever since I was a little kid and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.". Sadly, LaBelle passed away in 2018, killed in a car accident with husband, former pro basketball player Rasual Butler who was driving under the influence. In a new interview with Access Hollywoods Billy Bush, Paula Abdul says she is still deeply affected by the death of Paula Goodspeed, the former American Idol contestant who committed suicide near Abduls home in November. Click here to vote now! In Ventura County she had no criminal history or prior arrest, Bonfiglio said. She was cheery. Gender Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Paula auditioned in Austin. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Update, WED 3 PM: Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Paula Goodspeed, who died of a possible drug overdose/suicide Tuesday night, overdosed in the exact same area around one year ago. But I dont believe my aunt killed herself., Ed Faris, a producer/songwriter in Los Angeles, worked with Goodspeed on her fledgling singing career around 2005 or 2006, and remembered her as a bit off the wall., I was hired by her singing coach to help Paula record some songs, he says. She was showing me where she lived. There was a problem getting your location. Paula was a fan of Paula Abdul, even to the point of her changing her name to Paula Goodspeed at age 16 and modeling her singing and appearance after her. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of. Sure, Simons repeated jabs at Goodspeeds braces seem almost barbaric now, in the immediate aftermath of her suicide, but the sad truth is that even without Idol, even without reality TV in general, ridicule always has a way of finding the outcasts and misfits and oddballs of the world especially those who mistakenly think theyre destined to be the next celebrity sensation. PEOPLE.com and the Peoples Choice Awards are counting your votes! based on information from your browser. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. A former American Idol contestant apparently infatuated with Paula Abdul was found dead Tuesday night in a car near Abduls Los Angeles house. Posting a comment on Goodspeed's MySpace.com page yesterday, "Julie" wrote: "Rest in peace, the world knows your name. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Obituary. "I'm not going to stop singing just because you don't like my voice.". She was terrified, says the source. Make sure that the file is a photo. Learn more about merges. January 8, 2015. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. She was an actress, known for American Idol (2002). She was a good person. 470 French Road Utica, NY W. PETER GOODSPEED OBITUARY W. Peter Goodspeed, Jr., 48, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare with his loving family by his. Average Age & Life Expectancy Mark J Goodspeed lived 33 years shorter than the average Goodspeed family member when he died at the age of 41. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. That's like a bridge. He was born at the family home on Seaview Street in Chatham on December 16, 1938. In 2008, Goodspeed was found dead of an overdose in her car, parked close to Abdul's home. I went through a very rough time of feeling like she wanted my attention so much I shed a lot of tears. Paula Goodspeed, 30, was found dead, an apparent suicide, Tuesday evening in her car, which was parked a few doors down from Abdul's Los Angeles home. Obituary: Muriel Mitchell Goodspeed. "I'm speechless," Abdul said after Goodspeed's big finish. He was 1 reference. But after singing her rendition of Tina Turners Proud Mary, the woman was roundly panned by the shows judges. It is with equal measures of relief and sadness . When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Contestant # Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office says relatives identified her body Wednesday morning.. [6] She reportedly sent Abdul flowers prior to her suicide. Borgella fought her cancer with chemotherapy and radiation treatments but ended up succumbing to endometrial cancer in October 2014. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. This is a carousel with slides. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. She tried for "American Idol" in 2008, in Season 7, and was turned down flat by Simon Cowell. She was just 25 years old, and the man who ran her over was set free when a judge ruled the confession that he'd been drunk inadmissible. I was shocked to hear about her death, I never thought it would come to that, says Faris. TMZ reported that Goodspeed overdosed about a year ago in the same area where she was found Tuesday evening. She began her career as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 18 and later became the head choreographer for the Laker Girls, where she was discovered by The Jacksons. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Failed to remove flower. A DMV check of the license showed that the car was registered to Goodspeed. Paula is the owner of phone number (818) 347-1849 (Pacific Bell). Paula Mae Goodspeed was born July 4,1978 in Waterville,Maine by the name of Sandra Mae McIntyre and later married and had 2 boys,It wasnt until after her divorce she moved to California to try to get into the entertainment industry and changed her first name to Paula in honor of Paula Abdul and her last name to Goodspeed in honor of her great grandmothers maiden name. She sang "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. Failed to delete memorial. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Sadly, the feisty contestant was killed in 2009 after she was struck by a car in New Jersey. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. "I'm not going to stop singing.". Because the truth of the matter is we brought them there. She was 30 and had been obsessed with Abdul since she was 12 years old. Billy asked Paula if she felt any guilt surrounding Goodspeeds death. (Markle) Goodspeed, loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister, of Bath, PA, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, at the age of 45. Goodspeeds 2006 audition was not Paulas first encounter with the stalker. All three judges voted "no", eliminating her from the competition. Paula did make a couple references to Paula Abdul, but nothing really out of the ordinary.. Alexis Cohen was a fighter. She may have committed suicide, police said. Dan Goodspeed (born 1977), US athlete in football; Edgar J. Goodspeed (1871-1962), US theologian, scholar and author of numerous writings about the Bible Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. As a surname, "Goodspeed" derives from "Godspeed", which in turn comes from the expression "God speed (you)", a wish for success and fortune on behalf of one setting out on a trip or an enterprise.People with the surname. Shocked family members denied Goodspeed was obsessed with Abdul, although cops found a photo of Abdul hanging from the rearview mirror of the car, which had a vanity plate that read ABL LV. "She's very cool. Photo: Fitzroy Barrett/Landov; Courtesy Entertainment Tonight/Reuters/Landov, 'American Idol' Judges Through the Years in Honor of the Show's 20th Anniversary, Buffalo Woman Went to Tops Supermarket and Saw Police Cars. Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Paula Goodspeed was born on 4 July 1978 in Waterville, Maine, USA. She. 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Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Abdul, who lit up when Goodspeed said her name was Paula, said, Speechless, dont know what to say after hearing the song. ", Cowell attacked Goodspeed's braces. Whos your Favorite Star Under 35? Goodspeed, who identified herself as a single lesbian on her MySpace.com page, blogged about the experience five months later. Try again. A law enforcement source told the Los Angeles Times that she was known to the LAPD's threat management unit, which investigates stalking cases. After all, will any of us be worse off if, say, Idol managed to entertain while dialing back on the mockery of and gratuitous fascination with braces and bulges and other physical imperfections? Wearing a long pink skirt, cropped top, pink high-heeled boots, a pink scarf in her hair and pink and green rubber bands on her braces, Goodspeed, who said she was also known for being a "fashion genius," was compared to Abdul by another judge, Simon Cowell. Death McIntyre confirms that Goodspeed changed her name from Sandra to Paula, but says she did it about 16 years ago and suggests the decision may not have had anything to do with Abdul. She was 32. You have so much metal in your mouth. who is hunter in the summer wells case; radiolab: war of the worlds quizlet; bearish engulfing pattern followed by doji; rezo cut uk; othersites. Goodspeed. 27 Click here to vote now! Goodspeed, 30, was parked near Abdul's home in Los Angeles in November 2008. Cowell had mocked Goodspeed, including her braces and he resolved that his rejections would be phrased in a less destructive manner from then on. McKibbin is being deeply mourned by her fans and her fellow contestants. She was 30 and had been obsessed with Abdul since she was 12 years old. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. She was a sweet person, very nice, but a little insecure.. GREAT NEWS! Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. All rights reserved. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Find an Obituary. My heart and prayers go out to her family.. These are some of their name Paradise Valley Diamonds, LLC and Naab Jewelry, Inc. Amanda Frances Vieregge, Angela L Wong, and 133 other persons spent some time in this place. "American Idol" has launched the careers of such megastars as Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia Barrino, and Carrie Underwood -- but for every hopeful ho made it, there are hundreds who didn't. All three judges voted "no", eliminating her from the competition. Goodspeed, who expects to join the Grand Rapids law firm of Warner, Norcross & Judd later this month, graduated from Dartmouth College and the University of Michigan Law School. Torregiani, Abdul called him asking why he had changed his number, a source close to Abdul tells PEOPLE. Updated November 12, 2008 at 12:00 PM EST. Condolences go out to the family and friends of Paula Goodspeed, the former American Idol hopeful who was found dead in her car near the home of judge Paula Abdul on Tuesday night; People.com reports that police are ruling Goodspeeds death by drug overdose as a suicide. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The sheriffs determined that Ms. Goodspeed may be up in the vicinity by Paula Abduls house. acro police certificate tracking Ive been drawing ever since I was a little kid and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Together for 26 years, she is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Henry Goodspeed. There was some controversy that arose after Paula's death when Abdul said that she objected to Goodspeed's audition when she was aware of Goodspeed's prior stalker-like behaviour, but the executive producers Ken Warwick and. The Grand Rapids community lost one of its most stalwart and loved members Sunday, appropriately the first full day of spring. Sandra May McIntyre, known professionally as Paula Goodspeed (born July 4th, 1978 - November 11th, 2008) was a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol. 55896 Paulas Sherman Oaks home is currently listed for sale, and Paula says she was glad not to be at home the day the heartbreaking event occurred. Signs of Goodspeeds infatuation with Abdul included her cars personalized license plate ABL LV and a photo of Abdul hanging from the rearview mirror. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. This has been ruled an apparent suicide, said LAPD officer April Harding. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. She lived alone in an apartment in Thousand Oaks, Calif., but lately a family member had been staying with her. Birthday: July 4, 1978 Date of Death: November 11, 2008 Age at Death: 30 Live Live Death Statistics Worldwide and The United States Paula Goodspeed - Biography Its a different thing, she added. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. James Miller. Heres All We Know about the Stars past Relationships, Whitney Houston & Bobby Brown's Late Daughter Bobbi Kristina Would Have Turned 29 This Year, Annette Funicello Was Unable to Eat, Drink & Talk during Her Last Years Her Husband Never Gave up Hope, Jenna Bush Hager Proposed to Her Future Husband a Few Months after the Worst First Date - He Said No', Michelle Obama Felt Lost & Alone as She Could Not Conceive at 35 - She Described Having a Baby as Magical', Tom Brady & Pregnant Bridget Moynahan Split - She Wed Husband at Secret Ceremony 9 Years Later, Alicia Keys Grew up without a Dad after He Abandoned Her Meet the Singer's Mother Who Raised Her Alone, Hoda Kotb & Joel Schiffman Adopted Two Kids as She Could Not Conceive - They Stay Loving Parents Amid Breakup. Paula said her life has dramatically changed since the tragic event in November. The woman who died in L.A. was an Idol fan whose unsuccessful tryout before the judges aired in 2006. THE VILLAGES, Fla. -- Robert M. Goodspeed, 74, of The Villages, Fla. and formerly of Selinsgrove, Pa., died Friday, March 16, 2012, with his daughters by his side. Goodspeed, Mary (Merchant, Mischke) Mary Margo Goodspeed, age 76, passed away peacefully in Coon Rapids, MN on Thursday, November 28th, 2019, after dealing with Lewy Body Dementia for five years. Sorry! Performance & security by Cloudflare. place of birth. Text size. When I heard from [Idol creator] Nigel [Lythgoe], Wait til you see this next girl! "Really? We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Oh my god she changed her name for you, and I saw her name, I got really nervous. Paula said of Goodspeed. The woman, Paula Goodspeed, was found dead outside Abdul's house Tuesday evening, authorities said. Oops, something didn't work. Paula Mae Goodspeed was born July 4,1978 in Waterville,Maine by the name of Sandra Mae McIntyre and later married and had 2 boys,It wasnt until after her divorce she moved to California to try to get into the entertainment industry and changed her first name to Paula in honor of Paula Abdul and her last name to Goodspeed in honor of her great grandmothers maiden name. She wore the craziest outfits. Please reset your password. Police were apparently familiar with Goodspeed, who may have been stalking Abdul. She was born on July 12, 1934 in Athol, MA, a daughter of the late August and Margaret . In addition, Simon Cowell made disparaging remarks about her braces: I dont know how you can sing with all that metal in your mouth.. Few stories about "Amerian Idol" contestants are as bizarre as Paula Goodspeed. According to Paula, this was not the first time Goodspeed had come to Paulas house to attempt to end her life. Paula Goodspeed's 17-year obsession came to a tragic end Getty Images When Paula Goodspeed appeared on Season 5 of American Idol, she was no stranger to Paula Abdul. I really like Paula Abdul a lot. Paula Goodspeed, the "American Idol" contestant who was an obsessive fan of Paula Abdul, was found dead in her car near the TV judge's home in an apparent suicide by overdose (via ABC News ). He was born April 20, 1950 in South Bend, a son of the late Byron Ira & Wilma Alberta (Replogle) Goodspeed and was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School. Season According to The Associated Press, the license plate on her car read "ABL LV" and a photo of Abdul was hanging from the rear-view mirror. Thanks for your help! Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Shared by Paula Goodspeed Delightful Desert Home, fully fenced, almost 2 acres on a corner lot. She was not suicidal, says her niece, Sonja McIntyre, 20, of Maine, who last spoke with her aunt about two months ago. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Here's my new cell number, Love, J.T." It seems as if it was a desperate attempt by Goodspeed to get Abdul to call her. Goodspeed was known for being a fan of singer and American Idol judge Paula Abdul, so much so that she changed her first name to Paula at the age of 16 and modeled her singing career and appearance after her.[1][2][3][4][5]. Borgella was building a promising career in music, fashion, and television when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2013. Resend Activation Email. This browser does not support getting your location. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list.