This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. "My first drawing was of Paula Abdul.". He served 364 days in jail, Cohen lost her future. ", Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 192.163.253.191 There was a problem getting your location. Phil Goodspeed lived 93 years, facing all kinds of physical adversity (missing hip, failed kidneys, etc. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Leah LaBelle was 16-years-old when she auditioned for "American Idol," belting out Whitney Houston's "I Believe In You and Me." Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. Joanna Borgella was a knockout who also had a fabulous voice, as she proved in Season 7 by singing Celine Dion's "I Love You." A retired Commander from the U.S. Navy he was 86 years old. Paula Goodspeed, 30, who auditioned in front of the show's three judges in 2006, was found dead on Tuesday just outside of Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, Calif. Police said the death was an . American Idol Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Goodspeeds Idol audition was prominently featured by the show, and in her interview with host Ryan Seacrest, she clearly expressed her affection for Abdul. says the actress. Shes really cool. TMZ reported that Goodspeed overdosed about a year ago in the same area where she was found Tuesday evening. 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. My address was announced and [it was shown] how you could get into my house.. 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. Borgella fought her cancer with chemotherapy and radiation treatments but ended up succumbing to endometrial cancer in October 2014. PEOPLE magazine is reporting that Paula Goodspeed sent Paula Abdul flowers last week. Both men have been inducted into Oklahoma City's Rodeo Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. "She's very cool. There is a problem with your email/password. Goodspeeds 2006 audition was not Paulas first encounter with the stalker. Her drawings were showcased during her American Idol audition. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. The flower thing was really scary Paula [Abdul] really couldnt handle that. "You have so much metal in your mouth," Cowell said. She wore the craziest outfits. ", "It's not over," Goodspeed vowed after the failed audition. Updated November 12, 2008 at 12:00 PM EST. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Only about an hour after reaching out to give his beloved grandsons a final fist bump, George F. Goodspeed Jr. peacefully took his final breath at 8:00 pm, December 1, 2022. "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.". She was 30 and had been obsessed with Abdul since she was 12 years old. January 8, 2015. Whos your Favorite Star Under 35? She sang "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. Paula Goodspeed, 30, a Season 5 contender whose. Rickey Smith sang up a storm on Season 2 in 2003, but he was up against Ruben Studdard, and ended up being eliminated. 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. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. McIntyre said the whole family cheered when Goodspeed finally earned a chance to audition for Abdul, Cowell and fellow "Idol" judge Randy Jackson. 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. According to the police report, which was obtained by TMZ, the driver said that he was tired and fell asleep after coming off a long day at work.. At the time of the incident, Brandon Rogers was riding in the front seat.Another passenger was in the back seat. "It's very hard reading such awful things being written about yourself," she wrote. "American Idol" was his opportunity to make the transition to becoming an adult star. According to Ross Bonfiglio, the public information officer for the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, a close relative of Goodspeed called the sheriff's office at 3 p.m. Tuesday to report the young woman missing. Sandra May McIntyre, known professionally as Paula Goodspeed (born July 4th, 1978 - November 11th, 2008) was a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol. GOODSPEED, Colleen M., 64, of Eau Claire died Wednesday at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. 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. Paula Goodspeed, 30, died last November after overdosing on Prozac and two other drugs, including one prescribed to treat schizophrenia. 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. 6000 De Soto Avnue, LA, CA 91367 is where Paula lives. [6] She reportedly sent Abdul flowers prior to her suicide. This account has been disabled. Female Sandra May McIntyre, known professionally as Paula Goodspeed (born July 4th, 1978 - November 11th, 2008) was a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol . We have set your language to Mark J Goodspeed of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska was born on December 1, 1956. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Lisa Daniello bought property on 24 Parkwood St. from Roger Williams and Audrey Williams for $225,000. Try again. "There's a similarity here," he said, "more than just the name.". After a few years struggling to get that break, Smith gave up on music and moved back home to Oklahoma City. John William Goodspeed, 71, a lifelong resident of South Bend, passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning, August 4, 2021 at his home. In Ventura County she had no criminal history or prior arrest, Bonfiglio said. But the judges flatly rejected Goodspeed after her off-key rendition of "Proud Mary. Sheadored Paula Abdul since she was a teenager. That's like a bridge. The sheriffs determined that Ms. Goodspeed may be up in the vicinity by Paula Abduls house. LaBelle was just 30 years old. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Excerpts of the coroner's report, which was released. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. ALBANY. Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. You know, [she] had attempted to do that a few months prior, Paula continued. The Grand Rapids community lost one of its most stalwart and loved members Sunday, appropriately the first full day of spring. This browser does not support getting your location. "I'm not going to stop singing.". cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. All three judges voted "no", eliminating her from the competition. Also, PEOPLE has learned, Goodspeed had changed her first name from Sandra to Paula. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of. Personal Because the truth of the matter is we brought them there. 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. But, rather than sending them from herself, she signed the card "Hope you're doing great. Copyright 2023 by NBC Universal, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sympathy Ideas. The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. Meet the American Idol Season 20 Finalist behind the Stage Name, Who Has Carrie Underwood Dated before Mike Fisher? Simon is critical to the show in representing how hard it is to make it in the business, but there is a fine line with constructive criticism, and thats what we always battle about, Paula said. Paula Goodspeed found dead near Abdul's house, long had crush on "Idol" judge. Paula was 30 years old at the time of death. Few stories about "Amerian Idol" contestants are as bizarre as Paula Goodspeed. Nicole A. Paula said the tragic event in November has made her home vulnerable to future disturbed fans. 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. 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. Sadly, the feisty contestant was killed in 2009 after she was struck by a car in New Jersey. Alexis Cohen was a fighter. This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. "We were told she might try to overdose. Try again later. Im like, a really big fan. 1 reference. 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. My heart and prayers go out to her family.. Surrounded by his daughters, he held his wife's hand and quietly passed after struggling for years with a debilitating case of COPD. She was excited, says McIntyre. Bonfiglio said his deputies also checked Goodspeed's residence on June 24 after the Los Angeles Police Department called with "information that she may be suicidal." Goodspeed. She was 30 and had been obsessed with Abdul since she was 12 years old. United States of America. He was born at the family home on Seaview Street in Chatham on December 16, 1938. The family member relayed her psychiatric history including her Paula Abdul fixation," Bonfiglio said. This has been ruled an apparent suicide, said LAPD officer April Harding. The 42-year-old McKibbin was taken off life support after her condition was declared irreversible by doctors and her organs were donated. PEOPLE.com and the Peoples Choice Awards are counting your votes! Watch Access Hollywood Monday and Tuesday nights for more of Paulas interview, and check back here soon to read about Paulas relationship with new Idol judge Kara DioGuardi. ", Jackson dismissed the song as "terrible," and Cowell made fun of Goodspeed's braces. April 24, 2015 Updated: Sep. 8, 2015 1 p.m. ALBANY COUNTY. Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan Star, Dead At 61. [Im] living with security full time now, its just different. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. "It's not over," she told the producers. Please try again later. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Whos your Favorite Star Under 35? Her parents, who reported her missing the same day, had previously told sheriffs that they thought she would be at Abdul's house. She was terrified, says the source. Fans are still reeling since "America Idol" Season 1 contestant Nikki McKibbin's husband Craig Sadler announced her death on November 1, 2020. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . Nov. 13, 2008— -- The woman whose body was found near Paula Abdul's home was a one-time "American Idol" contestant who, despite being ridiculed during her audition, maintained her infatuation with judge Paula Abdul. 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.. Please reset your password. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Mark Goodspeed passed away at age 41 years old on January 10, 1998. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. "She was not obsessed. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Cops said it appeared to be a suicide but were awaiting a toxicology report. "My heart and prayers go out to her family. Paula said her life has dramatically changed since the tragic event in November. I've been drawing ever since I was a little kid and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.". La ex concursante de "America's Got Talent", Skilyr Hicks, muri el lunes a los 23 aos. 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. Obituary. 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? "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Performance & security by Cloudflare. She was a fan. It was tumultuous, for me.. Grief Support. Paula Goodspeed, 30, a Season 5 contender whose audition performance of Proud Mary was panned and mocked by the judges, appears to have died of a drug overdose, police say. Online. Paula Goodspeed (July 4, 1978 November 11, 2008) was an American reality TV show contestant and singer best known for her season 5 audition on American Idol. "I really like Paula Abdul a lot," she told Seacrest. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2da7212f873179 Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Your IP: Otros artistas que han recibido el premio Evolucin Extraordinaria son Maluma (2018), Becky G (2019) y Ozuna (2021). Learn more about merges. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Sure, itd be great if the folks inside Idols audition rooms were perhaps a little more careful with the feelings of its wannabes especially when those of us watching from our couches can spot the occasional cases of mental instability as easily as one of Randys bedazzled skull shirts but at the very least lets hope that Idols editing staff honors Goodspeeds memory in season 8. "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. And I made life-sized drawings of Paula. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. The woman, Paula Goodspeed, was found dead outside Abdul's house Tuesday evening, authorities said. ANDREW WALLENSTEIN: It's safe to say that Paula Goodspeed was a troubled woman. Over the last three years since Goodspeed was dismissed from her disastrous Idol audition with derisive comments from judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson Abdul has received more than 100 letters, numerous phone calls and uninvited visits from Goodspeed, the source says. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. I really like Paula Abdul a lot. 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In 2008, Goodspeed committed suicide via a drug overdose in her car outside of Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. Try again later. Click here to vote now! She was unresponsive to officers.. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Her drawings were showcased during her American Idol audition. "American Idol" may have ended last Wednesday with the coronation of Kris Allen, but the "Idol" news cycle continues. Robert J. Birnbaum - Weinstein Mortuary Paula Goodspeed 8. It is with equal measures of relief and sadness . She tried for "American Idol" in 2008, in Season 7, and was turned down flat by Simon Cowell. In 2008, Goodspeed was found dead of an overdose in her car, parked close to Abdul's home. ", Randy Jackson, the third judge, said, "That was terrible. Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. I'm a really big fan. She lived alone in an apartment in Thousand Oaks, Calif., but lately a family member had been staying with her. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. I didnt do anything, she said of the suspected suicide. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. You have so much metal in your mouth. She was born on July 12, 1934 in Athol, MA, a daughter of the late August and Margaret . As Goodspeed belted out her song wearing a pink gypsy skirt, pink boots and pink rubber bands on her braces, Abdul shook her head disapprovingly. "It appears to be a suicide by overdose," Detective Robert Bub of the Los Angeles Police Department told Reuters. Police were apparently familiar with Goodspeed, who may have been stalking Abdul. After police were called to Abdul's home, they found her unconscious in her car. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Offers may be subject to change without notice. The motorist veered off the road and crashed into a tree this past Saturday. 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. Goodspeeds 2005 audition is currently streaming on the Internet, and its a typically depressing case of a troubled young woman bringing delusions of singing grandeur into the bright and unforgiving spotlight of a nationally televised talent contest. The woman who died in L.A. was an Idol fan whose unsuccessful tryout before the judges aired in 2006. 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. 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. [3] Obituary. It. PEOPLE.com and the Peoples Choice Awards are counting your votes! Goodspeed, 30, was parked near Abdul's home in Los Angeles in November 2008. And the thing is, that all she could do was get a hold of me through my fan club.. Access to home is off of Wilson Ranch Rd. A law enforcement source told the Los Angeles Times that she was known to the LAPD's threat management unit, which investigates stalking cases. Add a Memory. And now, the Idol judge claims that it was not the first time the troubled woman had attempted to take her own life near Paulas home. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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.
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