Willie Spence, "American Idol" Season 19 runner-up, is dead at 23.
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Willie Spence, "American Idol" Season 19 runner-up, is dead at 23.
Mandatory Credit: Eric McCandless/Disney General Entertainment/Getty Images

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Willie Spence, 'American Idol' Season 19 runner-up, dead at 23

Willie Spence, a singer who as a teen went viral with his rendition of Rihanna's hit "Diamonds" and was the runner up on Season 19 on "American Idol, has died the show confirmed in a social media posting on Wednesday.