He served 364 days in jail, Cohen lost her future. She was a good person. I've been drawing ever since I was a little kid and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.". Sandra May McIntyre, known professionally as Paula Goodspeed (born July 4th, 1978 - November 11th, 2008) was a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol. OBITUARY Guy Arden Goodspeed August 12, 1964 - June 8, 2013 Burial arrangements under the direction of Resthaven Memorial Park. "Nah, it's not a great thing. RELATED GALLERY: 2005: Paula finally ends her battle with chronic pain. "My first drawing was of Paula Abdul.". 2 references. She was unresponsive to officers.. She was coming back to Maine where Goodspeed grew up. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Make sure that the file is a photo. Torregiani, Abdul called him asking why he had changed his number, a source close to Abdul tells PEOPLE. Goodspeed, who expects to join the Grand Rapids law firm of Warner, Norcross & Judd later this month, graduated from Dartmouth College and the University of Michigan Law School. ", "It's not over," Goodspeed vowed after the failed audition. But after singing her rendition of Tina Turners Proud Mary, the woman was roundly panned by the shows judges. Her parents, who reported her missing the same day, had previously told sheriffs that they thought she would be at Abduls house. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Thinking they had come from her restaurateur boyfriend J.T. "Goodspeed had not been seen since 11 p.m. Monday, and her family member thought that she might try to overdose. None Paula Goodspeed found dead near Abdul's house, long had crush on "Idol" judge. Nickerson Funeral Home South Chatham - George Whitman Goodspeed, Jr. (83) passed on peacefully in residence at Liberty Commons on May 19, 2022. Please reset your password. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. ", Goodspeed kept her head held high as she left. Arrangements are pending at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services, Eau Claire. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. "I'm speechless," Abdul said after Goodspeed's big finish. John William Goodspeed, 71, a lifelong resident of South Bend, passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning, August 4, 2021 at his home. Audition Paula auditioned in Austin. Thousands apply each year to "American Idol," and a chosen few get to step up onto that stage, and grab for the dream, but sadly, some of the contestants we rooted for died tragically. Text size. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Jess, who was born in 1912 and died in 1983, is buried in Wetumka, and Buck (born in 1907) still lives at Wetumka with his wife, Decie. ), but never complained and always greeted friends and family with a smile and kind words. A woman who authorities said once tried to become a contestant on "American Idol" was found dead outside the Sherman Oaks home of "Idol" judge Paula Abdul in a . Robert J. Birnbaum - Weinstein Mortuary Paula Goodspeed 8. Im like, a really big fan. He was just 36-years-old. Season The British judge said the death in November of Paula Goodspeed, 30, a fan of fellow "Idol" judge Paula Abdul who was ridiculed when she tried out in 2005, "hit us like an express train. Goodspeed was eliminated during her first audition phase, but she tried again in Season 6 and continued to harass Abdul. Fans are still reeling since "America Idol" Season 1 contestant Nikki McKibbin's husband Craig Sadler announced her death on November 1, 2020. based on information from your browser. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Sandra Mae Paula Goodspeed I found on Findagrave.com. Copyright 2023 by NBC Universal, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Her parents, who reported her missing the same day, had previously told sheriffs that they thought she would be at Abdul's house. On her MySpace.com page, Goodspeed posted a seductive photo of Abdul, with her mouth open and tongue exposed, below the words, "My secret crush, shhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!". He was "She's very cool. My heart and prayers go out to her family.. This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. He had moved from New Orleans, LA, the city he so loved, in his last few years. She was an actress, known for American Idol (2002). Shed show up to my home studio wearing fluorescent pants and skirts, with trinkets hanging off her jacket. La ex concursante de "America's Got Talent", Skilyr Hicks, muri el lunes a los 23 aos. THE VILLAGES, Fla. -- Robert M. Goodspeed, 74, of The Villages, Fla. and formerly of Selinsgrove, Pa., died Friday, March 16, 2012, with his daughters by his side. During her audition, she said that she often drew pictures of Abdul and been drawing them since she was young. Your IP: 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. Paula was most remembered for her performance on American Idol. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. ALBANY. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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. She. Find an Obituary. Marque 'Tate' Lynche had been a child star on the "All-New Mickey Mouse Club" working alongside Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Gosling. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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Goodspeeds mother had gone to [the sheriffs department] to report her daughter missing, and advised them that she might be suicidal, says Los Angeles police Capt. 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. TMZ reported that Goodspeed overdosed about a year ago in the same area where she was found Tuesday evening. place of birth. He sent the tracks to the singing coach, and that was the last time I worked with Paula, he says. Weve updated the security on the site. James Miller. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 27 Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The 30-year-old former American Idol contestant was found dead on Tuesday, apparently . Few stories about "Amerian Idol" contestants are as bizarre as Paula Goodspeed. Paula Goodspeed Lynche competed in 2004, and dazzled the judges with his version of Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings." 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 . Learn more about merges. In a statement Wednesday to ABCNews.com, the singer and former Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader said: "I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired yesterday. But in June, the sheriff's office had been asked by LAPD to check her apartment after the police became concerned that she might be suicidal, according to Bonfiglio. Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. Me and her went by Paulas house a couple of times. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Obituary: Muriel Mitchell Goodspeed. I was shocked to hear about her death, I never thought it would come to that, says Faris. Meet the American Idol Season 20 Finalist behind the Stage Name, Who Has Carrie Underwood Dated before Mike Fisher? Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from, People.com reports that police are ruling Goodspeeds death by drug overdose as a suicide, A recap of the 2006 American Idol episode featuring Paula Goodspeed, criticizing Simons ridicule of her braces, People.com: Paula Goodspeed Went to Abduls House Before. Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan Star, Dead At 61. Because the truth of the matter is we brought them there. Also, PEOPLE has learned, Goodspeed had changed her first name from Sandra to Paula. 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." But Cohen wouldn't take no for an answer and she was back in Season 8 for a second rejection. date of birth. But a relative of Goodspeed, who knew her well, disputes the characterization of her as a celebrity stalker. This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. After police were called to Abdul's home, they found her unconscious in her car. Shes really cool, said Goodspeed when asked about her inspiration during the Idol audition process. When I heard from [Idol creator] Nigel [Lythgoe], Wait til you see this next girl! GOODSPEED, Colleen M., 64, of Eau Claire died Wednesday at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. I'm a really big fan. Sympathy Ideas. This article "Paula Goodspeed" is from Wikipedia. But I dont believe my aunt killed herself., Ed Faris, a producer/songwriter in Los Angeles, worked with Goodspeed on her fledgling singing career around 2005 or 2006, and remembered her as a bit off the wall., I was hired by her singing coach to help Paula record some songs, he says. After a few years struggling to get that break, Smith gave up on music and moved back home to Oklahoma City. 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. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123981318/sandra-mae-goodspeed. Sorry! Gloria A. Paula Goodspeed, the "American Idol" contestant who was an obsessive fan of Paula Abdul, was found dead in her car near the TV judge's home in an apparent suicide by overdose (via ABC News ). Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. Access to home is off of Wilson Ranch Rd. The body of Paula Goodspeed was found in a car near Abdul's home on Tuesday evening. Click to reveal GREAT NEWS! Personal 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. Abdul's rep Jeff Ballard told "Entertainment Tonight" that Abdul and her staff had known the troubled woman for several years. Abdul, who lit up when Goodspeed said her name was Paula, said, Speechless, dont know what to say after hearing the song. She was a sweet person, very nice, but a little insecure.. [Im] living with security full time now, its just different. Goodspeed's apparent suicide hit Simon Cowell hard. "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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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. She was a talented portrait artist focusing mainly on drawing Paula Abdul. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. In 2008, Goodspeed committed suicide via a drug overdose in her car outside of Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. 6000 De Soto Avnue, LA, CA 91367 is where Paula lives. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. PEOPLE.com and the Peoples Choice Awards are counting your votes! Try again. George was born July 23, 1950 to . Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. On October 23, 1971 in Lakeville, IN, John . Placed "My heart and prayers go out to her family. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Junior, as referred to by his family, was the son of the late George W. Goodspeed, Sr. and Dorothy E. (Kendrick) Goodspeed. Failed to remove flower. Deeds & Deals. Looking back, Paula said she wished Goodspeeds appearance on the show had gone better, especially with her fellow judge Simon Cowell. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Posting a comment on Goodspeed's MySpace.com page yesterday, "Julie" wrote: "Rest in peace, the world knows your name. He was born April 20, 1950 in South Bend, a son of the late Byron Ira & Wilma Alberta (Replogle) Goodspeed and was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" She was just 25 years old, and the man who ran her over was set free when a judge ruled the confession that he'd been drunk inadmissible. The 42-year-old McKibbin was taken off life support after her condition was declared irreversible by doctors and her organs were donated. She began her career as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 18 and later became the head choreographer for the Laker Girls, where she was discovered by The Jacksons. He was born at the family home on Seaview Street in Chatham on December 16, 1938. Goodspeeds 2006 audition was not Paulas first encounter with the stalker. She sang "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. Then She Heard Devastating News About Aunt, Ex-'Idol' Producer Responds to Paula Abdul, Paula Goodspeed Went to Abdul's House Before, Ex-'Idol' Contestant Found Dead Outside Paula Abdul's House, Paula Abdul Lashes Out at 'Idol' Producers, Paula Abdul Surprises Childhood Dance Teacher with a Studio Renovation: 'He Taught Me the Love', Paula Abdul Hasn't Slept at Home Since Death of Obsessed Fan, Simon Cowell: Paula Goodspeed's Death 'Hit Us Like an ExpressTrain', Stephen Fishbach's 'Survivo' r Blog: All About That Wild Tribal Council and Why He Defends J.T. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Patricia Ann Davey Goodspeed 1925-2020 Patricia Ann Davey Goodspeed, (Patty Ann), passed away peacefully at Chantilly Lace Manor in Victorville on December 12, 2020 of . Billy asked Paula if she felt any guilt surrounding Goodspeeds death. 0 references. ", Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. It. Send Flowers. 55896 The list of its authors can be seen in its historicaland/or the page Edithistory:Paula Goodspeed. There was a problem getting your location. Average Age & Life Expectancy Mark J Goodspeed lived 33 years shorter than the average Goodspeed family member when he died at the age of 41. The bride's father . 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. In 2008, Goodspeed was found dead of an overdose in her car, parked close to Abdul's home. "It's very hard reading such awful things being written about yourself," she wrote. Paula Goodspeed, 30, who appeared on the hit Fox show in 2006, was criticised during her audition by British judge Simon Cowell, who told her she had too much metal in her mouth to sing because. Thats about it, says the niece. The average age of a Goodspeed family member is 74. Grief Support. In 2008, Goodspeed was found dead of an overdose in her car, parked close to Abdul's home. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Paula did make a couple references to Paula Abdul, but nothing really out of the ordinary.. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Nov. 12, 2008 11:47 AM PT. Judge Paula Abdul at the American Idol Season Three Grand Finale in 2004 in Hollywood | Source: Getty Images. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Learn more about managing a memorial . The woman who died in L.A. was an Idol fan whose unsuccessful tryout before the judges aired in 2006. Goodspeeds Idol audition was prominently featured by the show, and in her interview with host Ryan Seacrest, she clearly expressed her affection for Abdul. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. McKibbin is being deeply mourned by her fans and her fellow contestants. A system error has occurred. 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 . 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. She was terrified, says the source. "I'm not going to stop singing.". or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. It was a very tragic, unfortunate, [and] sad, Paula told Billy I was very blessed and lucky to have been at [work at Idols] Hollywood Week when it happened.. Abdul was at the studio at the time the body was found and wasnt aware of it until she was told by the network, her rep says. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Goodspeed's apparent suicide hit Simon Cowell hard. Raymond was a retired chemist and a devoted father and husband. The former Idol judge. She was 32. The flower thing was really scary Paula [Abdul] really couldnt handle that. She may have committed suicide, police said. She died on 11 November 2008 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sandra Goodspeed (123981318)? 's 'Bold, Interesting Play', 2000: Ending a 15-year obsession, Brooke Shields stalker is arrested, 2005: Paula finally ends her battle with chronic pain. 192.163.253.191 The family member relayed her psychiatric history including her Paula Abdul fixation," Bonfiglio said. A DMV check of the license showed that the car was registered to Goodspeed. ", Jackson dismissed the song as "terrible," and Cowell made fun of Goodspeed's braces. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. My heart and prayers go out to her family.". And I made life-sized drawings of Paula. 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Birthday: July 4, 1978 Date of Death: November 11, 2008 Age at Death: 30 Live Live Death Statistics Worldwide and The United States Paula Goodspeed - Biography Once she started singing, though, Faris immediately knew she wouldnt be taken seriously in the music industry. GOODSPEED, RAYMOND JOHN Raymond John Goodspeed passed away on Friday morning, October 6, 2006 in The Woodlands, Texas. "Really? The death of Paula Goodspeed is a tragedy, said Gina Serpe and Jason Kennedy in E! Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Paula Goodspeed, 30, a Season 5 contender whose. To use this feature, use a newer browser. I happened to be in New York when I heard about it., Goodspeed auditioned for Idol in February 2006, dressed in pink, and with a mouth full of braces, she proclaimed, You have to have a certain personality to pull my look off., I really like Paula Abdul a lot, Goodspeed said on the show. I make life-size drawings of Paula. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired yesterday, Abdul said in a statement. Photo: Fitzroy Barrett/Landov; Courtesy Entertainment Tonight/Reuters/Landov, 'American Idol' Judges Through the Years in Honor of the Show's 20th Anniversary, Buffalo Woman Went to Tops Supermarket and Saw Police Cars. Paula Julie Abdul (born June 19, 1962) [2] is an American singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality. ). Dan Goodspeed (born 1977), US athlete in football; Edgar J. Goodspeed (1871-1962), US theologian, scholar and author of numerous writings about the Bible Goodspeed had been particularly affected and humiliated when the judges laughed at her singing during her last audition. 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? 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. It was tumultuous, for me.. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. As previously reported by AccessHollywood.com, Goodspeed was found dead shortly after 6 PM on November 11, after the Los Angeles Police Department received a tip from a neighboring agency.
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