American Icon fans are lamenting the deficiency of one their most darling stars.

According to reports, season 19 runner-up Willie Spence reportedly passed away on Tuesday (October 11) due to injuries from a car accident. He was 23.

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Fans and associates of the late artist took to web-based entertainment to share their considerations on the stunning passing.

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"He was in a real sense quite possibly of THE coolest individual!!! This is an All out shock," a companion of Willie's tweeted.

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"I'm debilitated! He was SO gifted."

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Douglas Now Neighborhood news revealed that the American Symbol alum was in Tennessee at the hour of the mishap; in any case,

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no further subtleties have been delivered. Willie tried out for Icon last year during the show's nineteenth season.

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He sang "Jewels" by Rihanna and discussed a resonating "Yes" from each of the three adjudicators — Luke Bryan

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Katy Perry and Lionel Richie — and being elevated to the following round.

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