PEOPLE.com and the Peoples Choice Awards are counting your votes! GOODSPEED, Colleen M., 64, of Eau Claire died Wednesday at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. ), but never complained and always greeted friends and family with a smile and kind words. Paula Goodspeed's 17-year obsession came to a tragic end Getty Images When Paula Goodspeed appeared on Season 5 of American Idol, she was no stranger to Paula Abdul. This article "Paula Goodspeed" is from Wikipedia. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2da7212f873179 She was terrified, says the source. Abdul was at the "Idol" studio when Goodspeed's body was found and had to be told by the Fox network, her rep told People magazine. NICOLE GOODSPEED OBITUARY. Goodspeed had been accused in the press of being a celebrity stalker but her relatives disputed the claim. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. "I don't think any artist on earth can sing with that much metal in your mouth anyway. He was born at the family home on Seaview Street in Chatham on December 16, 1938. Signs of Goodspeeds infatuation with Abdul included her cars personalized license plate ABL LV and a photo of Abdul hanging from the rearview mirror. HANSEN , Lorraine C., 96, of Eau Claire died April 30 at Heritage Court Memory Care in Eau Claire. Paula Goodspeed was born on 4 July 1978 in Waterville, Maine, USA. Paula Goodspeed, 30, died last November after overdosing on Prozac and two other drugs, including one prescribed to treat schizophrenia. In 2016, a driver barreling down the highway the wrong way hit his Smith's car head-on and claimed his life. 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. 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. She was 32. Billy asked Paula if she felt any guilt surrounding Goodspeeds death. The death of Paula Goodspeed is a tragedy, said Gina Serpe and Jason Kennedy in E! If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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. A former American Idol contestant apparently infatuated with Paula Abdul was found dead Tuesday night in a car near Abduls Los Angeles house. ", Goodspeed kept her head held high as she left. ", "It's not over," Goodspeed vowed after the failed audition. Goodspeed had been particularly affected and humiliated when the judges laughed at her singing during her last audition. This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Facts about the American Idol Season 20 Finalist and Her Famous Father, Celine Dion's Spouse 'Started to Cry' during Their 1st Meeting Her Mom Was against Their Marriage, Who Is Huntergirl? Performance & security by Cloudflare. The list of its authors can be seen in its historicaland/or the page Edithistory:Paula Goodspeed. 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. [6] She reportedly sent Abdul flowers prior to her suicide. A DMV check of the license showed that the car was registered to Goodspeed. Dan Goodspeed (born 1977), US athlete in football; Edgar J. Goodspeed (1871-1962), US theologian, scholar and author of numerous writings about the Bible I really like Paula Abdul a lot. I've been drawing ever since I was a little kid and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.". Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. ALBANY. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Lynche competed in 2004, and dazzled the judges with his version of Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings." Sadly, the feisty contestant was killed in 2009 after she was struck by a car in New Jersey. She was coming back to Maine where Goodspeed grew up. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Arrangements are pending at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services, Eau Claire. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. PATRICIA GOODSPEED OBITUARY. Personal Grief Support. In 2008, Goodspeed was found dead of an overdose in her car, parked close to Abdul's home. Gloria A. Goodspeed's apparent suicide hit Simon Cowell hard. Goodspeed was known for being a fan of singer and American Idol judge Paula Abdul, so much so that she changed her first name to Paula at the age of 16 and modeled her singing career and appearance after her.[1][2][3][4][5]. 27 Copyright 2023 by NBC Universal, Inc. All Rights Reserved. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Paula Julie Abdul (born June 19, 1962) [2] is an American singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality. She just liked the name Paula, she says. Borgella made it to the top 24 before being eliminated, but she ended up signing with Wilhelmina Models. says the actress. On January 3, 2023 the age of 95, Vera (Johnson) Goodspeed crossed over to join her husband Robert Goodspeed, her parents Ben & Christine Johnson, brother Allyn and his wife Maria, sister. Now, theres access to follow me home and I [had] a really scary situation and its time for me to move. PEOPLE.com and the Peoples Choice Awards are counting your votes! Daniel . Born in East Grand Rapids on November 9, 1930, Priscilla attended elementary and middle school in East Grand Rapids, and graduated from the Graham-Eckes Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida. Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 0 references. Simon Cowell Is Reportedly Crazy over Son and His Reaction to Seeing Him the 1st Time Proved It, Kelly Clarkson Said She Will Be Single Forever Amid Divorce from Ex Who Was Using Her for Money, Kelly Clarkson's Dad Wanted Kids at His Side When on His Deathbed Kelly 'Did Not Show up, Claims Brother, Who Is Leah Marlenes Dad? Abdul released a statement following word of Goodspeed's death. After a few years struggling to get that break, Smith gave up on music and moved back home to Oklahoma City. ANDREW WALLENSTEIN: It's safe to say that Paula Goodspeed was a troubled woman. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Marque 'Tate' Lynche had been a child star on the "All-New Mickey Mouse Club" working alongside Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Gosling. 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. Patricia Goodspeed's passing at the age of 57 has been publicly announced by Fayetteville Cremation Services in Fayetteville, NC. Goodspeeds 2006 audition was not Paulas first encounter with the stalker. Borgella was building a promising career in music, fashion, and television when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2013. Cops said it appeared to be a suicide but were awaiting a toxicology report. Contestant Robert J. Birnbaum - Weinstein Mortuary Paula Goodspeed 8. Paula did make a couple references to Paula Abdul, but nothing really out of the ordinary.. Obituary: Muriel Mitchell Goodspeed. It. It is with equal measures of relief and sadness . You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. She was showing me where she lived. The motorist veered off the road and crashed into a tree this past Saturday. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Sympathy Ideas. But the judges flatly rejected Goodspeed after her off-key rendition of "Proud Mary. Try again later. Leah LaBelle was 16-years-old when she auditioned for "American Idol," belting out Whitney Houston's "I Believe In You and Me." LaBelle was just 30 years old. 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. Ive been drawing ever since I was a little kid, and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.. Paula Goodspeed She sang "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. She was not suicidal, says her niece, Sonja McIntyre, 20, of Maine, who last spoke with her aunt about two months ago. United States of America. Resend Activation Email. I know therell be that knee-jerk response from some circles that the cruelty of the Idol machine in particular the point-and-laugh-at-the-weirdos vibe that pervades the shows audition rounds is at least in part to blame here. RELATED ARTICLE: 2000: Ending a 15-year obsession, Brooke Shields stalker is arrestedRELATED GALLERY: 2005: Paula finally ends her battle with chronic pain. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. 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. She wore the craziest outfits. 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." Goodspeed. 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. The 30-year-old former American Idol contestant was found dead on Tuesday, apparently . Oh my god she changed her name for you, and I saw her name, I got really nervous. Paula said of Goodspeed. Try again later. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. But a relative of Goodspeed, who knew her well, disputes the characterization of her as a celebrity stalker. The bride's father . 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. Failed to report flower. Click here to vote now! You know, [she] had attempted to do that a few months prior, Paula continued. Failed to remove flower. Barbara Ann Goodspeed passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer at the age of 57 in Gainesville, Fla. Barbara was born Dec. 6, 1962, in Ticonderoga, N.Y. She was a 1981 graduate from South Kortright Central School. GOODSPEED, RAYMOND JOHN Raymond John Goodspeed passed away on Friday morning, October 6, 2006 in The Woodlands, Texas. "I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired Wednesday," Abdul said. GREAT NEWS! Excerpts of the coroner's report, which was released. This has been ruled an apparent suicide, said LAPD officer April Harding. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. "I make life-sized drawings of Paula," Goodspeed said during the contestant interview that preceded her performance. January 8, 2015. Thanks for your help! To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Nickerson Funeral Home South Chatham - George Whitman Goodspeed, Jr. (83) passed on peacefully in residence at Liberty Commons on May 19, 2022. "I'm not going to stop singing just because you don't like my voice.". Lynche was eventually eliminated but what would bring him down was his addiction to alcohol which claimed his life in 2015 at the age of 34. Paula Goodspeed, 30, a Season 5 contender whose. Newlywed Found Decapitated in Her Home, Her Husband of 3 Months Allegedly Confessed to Killing Her, Cousin of Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Dies from Cardiac Arrest After Being Tased by Los Angeles Police, Idaho Murders Timeline: Everything to Know About the Case, Paying Tribute to the Celebrities Who Have Died in 2023, Mother Charged with Murder for Allegedly Tossing 'Baby June' into Florida Inlet in 2018 Cold Case, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss's Friends from 'DWTS' and 'SYTYCD' Honor Him: 'Forever the World's Dance Dad', Montana Woman Shot and Killed Her Doctor Husband Before Turning the Gun on Herself, 'American Idol' Runner-Up Willie Spence Dies at 23 in Tenn. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He sent the tracks to the singing coach, and that was the last time I worked with Paula, he says. "Goodspeed had not been seen since 11 p.m. Monday, and her family member thought that she might try to overdose. 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. Offers may be subject to change without notice. "It's very hard reading such awful things being written about yourself," she wrote. ", Jackson dismissed the song as "terrible," and Cowell made fun of Goodspeed's braces. She was a good person. ). Try again later. We were told about her mental health problems and her fixation with Paula Abdul," said Capt. Looking for Roger Stricker online? In 2008, Goodspeed committed suicide via a drug overdose in her car outside of Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. The body of Paula Goodspeed was found in a car near Abdul's home on Tuesday evening. Goodspeed, 30, was parked near Abdul's home in Los Angeles in November 2008. I make life-size drawings of Paula. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. "My heart and prayers go out to her family. "I'm not going to stop singing.". "There's a similarity here," he said, "more than just the name.". The average age of a Goodspeed family member is 74. This browser does not support getting your location. "I have to believe there is something good about me," Goodspeed wrote. Posting a comment on Goodspeed's MySpace.com page yesterday, "Julie" wrote: "Rest in peace, the world knows your name. Rickey Smith sang up a storm on Season 2 in 2003, but he was up against Ruben Studdard, and ended up being eliminated. Ms. 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 Although Abdul says she never voluntarily met Goodspeed since the audition, Goodspeed told her niece that she had met Abdul about a year ago at Starbucks or something, she says and that Goodspeed was excited she got to meet such a big star.. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The family member relayed her psychiatric history including her Paula Abdul fixation," Bonfiglio said. But there are many indications that all was not good in recent years with Goodspeed. PEOPLE magazine is reporting that Paula Goodspeed sent Paula Abdul flowers last week. 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Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Im like, a really big fan. Goodspeed's Austin, Texas, audition in 2005 was featured prominently on "Idol," after she made it to Round 3 to sing before the judges. "American Idol" may have ended last Wednesday with the coronation of Kris Allen, but the "Idol" news cycle continues. That's like a bridge. Her parents, who reported her missing the same day, had previously told sheriffs that they thought she would be at Abduls house. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. In Ventura County she had no criminal history or prior arrest, Bonfiglio said. I didnt do anything, she said of the suspected suicide. And I made life-sized drawings of Paula. 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. She lived alone in an apartment in Thousand Oaks, Calif., but lately a family member had been staying with her. Me and her went by Paulas house a couple of times. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. He said Goodspeed wasn't at home. Audition Paula auditioned in Austin. We liked looking at the huge condos out there Why they found her dead in her car near Paula Abduls house, I do not know. Los Angeles, California During her audition, she said that she often drew pictures of Abdul and been drawing them since she was young. At this address, there are 20 companies registered. Goodspeed has auditioned for "American Idol's" Season 5 solely to get close to judge Paula Abdul whom she'd been stalking for 17 years. I went through a very rough time of feeling like she wanted my attention so much I shed a lot of tears. Its not like Im moving just because of this, Paula explained. Weve updated the security on the site. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. There was a problem getting your location. According to The Associated Press, the license plate on her car read "ABL LV" and a photo of Abdul was hanging from the rear-view mirror. Contestant # My heart and prayers go out to her family.. Fans are still reeling since "America Idol" Season 1 contestant Nikki McKibbin's husband Craig Sadler announced her death on November 1, 2020. Its just a sad situation all around., Reporting by JENNIFER GARCIA, LIZA HAMM and KEN LEE. "It appears to be a suicide by overdose," Detective Robert Bub of the Los Angeles Police Department told Reuters. 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. 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. In 2008, Goodspeed committed suicide via a drug overdose in her car outside of Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. She was a talented portrait artist focusing mainly on drawing Paula Abdul. Learn more about managing a memorial . There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. And the thing is, that all she could do was get a hold of me through my fan club.. The sheriffs determined that Ms. Goodspeed may be up in the vicinity by Paula Abduls house. Her parents, who reported her missing the same day, had previously told sheriffs that they thought she would be at Abdul's house. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Mark Goodspeed passed away at age 41 years old on January 10, 1998. She was an actress, known for American Idol (2002). PORTLAND - Muriel Mitchell Goodspeed, 91, died the evening of April 4, 2020 at FallBrook Woods in Portland. In an interview with host Ryan Seacrest, she admitted to being a diehard Abdul fan. Click to reveal Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Mark J Goodspeed of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska was born on December 1, 1956. Sandra May McIntyre, known professionally as Paula Goodspeed (born July 4th, 1978 - November 11th, 2008) was a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol. He had moved from New Orleans, LA, the city he so loved, in his last few years. Click here to vote now! Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Shed show up to my home studio wearing fluorescent pants and skirts, with trinkets hanging off her jacket. 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. 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 mom reported her missing. Last week, Paula Abdul got flowers with a note signed, Love, J.T. and the message, Hope youre doing great. Easy access to major arteries for Shared by Paula. It was terrible, what was that? said Randy Jackson. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. "That's like a bridge. 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. 55896 We have set your language to Thinking they had come from her restaurateur boyfriend J.T. Verify and try again. She was excited, says McIntyre. The distraught family of American Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed has hit out at Simon Cowell for humiliating her on national television. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Jess' widow, Ella, also lives in Wetumka. Paula was most remembered for her performance on American Idol. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. "It's very hard reading such awful things being written about yourself or hearing things being said," she wrote. When McIntyre visited California, her aunt showed her Abduls house, but not in a way that suggested she was a stalker. Paula said the tragic event in November has made her home vulnerable to future disturbed fans. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Her drawings were showcased during her American Idol audition. Unfortunately for LaBelle that was Season 3, 2004, forever after known as the year of Fantasia Barrino. He was 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? 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. Please try again later. 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. 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. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" She was unresponsive to officers.. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? She was born on July 12, 1934 in Athol, MA, a daughter of the late August and Margaret . OBITUARY Guy Arden Goodspeed August 12, 1964 - June 8, 2013 Burial arrangements under the direction of Resthaven Memorial Park. During the recording process, Goodspeed struggled and broke down and cried several times, Faris says, and in the end they finished only one song and left two others incomplete. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. 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.
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