Idol finalist ‘dies from blood clot’
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American Idol finalist Michael Johns performs at a dinner in New York in 2008. Picture: Stuart Ramson
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MICHAEL Johns, the Perth-born singer who charmed tens of millions of viewers on hit US TV show American Idol, has reportedly died. He was 35.
Johns attends the American Idol 2013 finale. Picture: Getty
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The charismatic performer is believed to have died from a blood clot in his ankle, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
TMZ reported he died in his sleep.
“It is with a heavy heart and inconsolable sadness that we confirm the passing of our friend Michael Johns,” the administrator of his website tweeted.
Johns performs at a “Celebrity Fight Night” event in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2010 Picture: Getty
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Johns impressed the notoriously tough English judge Simon Cowell when he appeared as a contestant on the top-rating show in 2008.
Johns made it to the finals, finishing eighth, despite controversy.
People reports Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Yolanda Foster was among the first to pay tribute. Her music producer husband David worked with Johns.
She tweeted, “R.I.P our beautiful friend @michael_johns You will live in our hearts forever @AmericanIdol.”
- With AAP
