America’s Got Talent Tributes have been paid to former contestant Emily Gold, who died by suicide aged just 17.
“The AGT family sends its heartfelt condolences to Emily Gold’s family, friends and team members. She was a bright young soul who will be deeply missed,” the show’s official X account shared, along with a photo Photo of the smiling teen holding up his cane. AGT symbol.
The dancer’s parents, Steven and Brandy Gold, also shared heartbreaking messages about their late daughter on Instagram. “It is with immeasurable sadness that we tell you that we lost our beautiful Emily on September 13th,” they wrote over a photo of Emily in her cheer uniform. “Our hearts now have a universe size hole.”
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The statement continued: “The love and support we have received shows us how many lives have been touched and uplifted by Angels, which will help us get through some of the most difficult times in our lives. Thank you all so much for the love and support.
The San Bernardino coroner said King was found dead at 11:52 pm on Friday (September 13). people. According to the California Highway Patrol Public Information Office, “Officers from the California Highway Patrol’s Rancho Cucamonga Sector responded to a pedestrian in the roadway.”
The statement continued, “When officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old female who had been struck by at least one other vehicle in the eastbound carpool lane of Route 210. The female did die from her injuries and was pronounced at the scene die.
Last month, Gold and the Los Osos High School dance team were eliminated from the championships America’s Got Talent Quarterfinals. However, the team received a standing ovation from judge Simon Cowell. “It’s absolutely brilliant,” he said at the time. “What I love about it first of all is the energy of it. I think what I just saw is everything a great school should do, which is encourage talent and friendship. “
Gold’s community then organized a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for her family. Check it out here.
If you or anyone you know is in crisis, call 988 or visit the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline website for free, confidential emotional support and resources (24/7).
