'I'm sure you're in heaven singing your heart out!!!' (via toofab)
allegedly caused by a drunk driver. At the time of his death, he was just 36-years-old. Following the news of his passing, many of Rickey's fellow finalists honored him with social media tributes, including Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard.
"As I sit here in utter disbelief about the fact that you went to be with the Lord. I think back on all the fun times we had. How we set up for hours in our room in the Idol Mansion talking and listening to music. How much fun we all had on our very first tour," Ruben ."You were the heart of our season and the true definition of a real friend.. I will miss you my Friend RIP Ricky Smith. I'm sure you're in heaven singing you're heart out!!!"Marque"Tate" Lynch was a competitor on season 3 of"American Idol" but in 2015, he unfortunately lost his battle with alcoholism. The singer, who was also an"All New Mickey Mouse Club" alum, was just 34 at the time of his passing.
"Knowing Marque during the 'MMC' days – as my little brother – I knew he was hugely talented with a passion for the arts, and a passion for life. But it was more recently while collaborating on an 'MMC' related project that I got to know Marque as a man," he told."He was so excited to be a part of something that would encourage young people to pursue their dreams and a life of purpose.
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