Former American Idol contestant Michael Johns has died, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The singer passed away at the age of 35 from an apparent blood clot in his ankle on Friday, Aug 1.
The celebrity spinner, whose real name was Adam Goldstein, died in August 2009 of an apparent drug overdose at the age of 36. The star — who battled drug addictions and had attempted suicide before getting sober more than 10 years ago — survived a tragic plane crash that had left him critically injured.
Johns came in eighth place of the FOX singing competition during season 7 in 2008, in which David Cook ultimately won. He later released an album titled Hold Back My Heart in 2009 and an EP Love and Sex in 2012.
Former American Idol judge Simon Cowell tweeted his condolences following the news. "I just heard the very sad news that Michael Johns has passed away," he tweeted Saturday. "A truly great guy. Rest in peace Michael."
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Last month, Johns tweeted about working on new music. "Headed to the studio to work on new song called 'Reckless' been waiting a long time for this one," he wrote on July 10.
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Johns is survived by his wife Stacey Vuduris. The couple married in 2007.
The original! The “Since U Been Gone” belter, 27, has released four multiplatinum albums since her inaugural win in 2002. Worldwide, the Grammy winner is the highest selling Idol alum, with over 23 million albums sold.
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