Rickey Smith, American Idol Season 2 Finalist, Dead at 36

May 06, 2016, 21:35
Rickey Smith, American Idol Season 2 Finalist, Dead at 36

Rickey E. Smith, a former "American Idol" contestant, has died.

A auto reportedly drove the wrong way down the interstate, slamming head-on into Rickey's vehicle. According to reports, the other driver was hospitalized and has been charged with driving under the influence. During his appearances on the show's second season, Rickey gained a following for his personality and amusing antics.

Smith (left and far right bottom) competed on the second season of American Idol (original cast right) and finished in eighth place.

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It was the same season that Ruben Studdard won back in 2003.

Aiken tweeted on Friday about the sad loss of his competitor. "I love you and will miss you, Rickey".

While on Idol, he performs songs like Brian McKnight's "One Last Night", Len Barry's "1-2-3", Stephen Bishop's "It Might Be You", Larry Gatlin's "I've Done Enough Dying Today", Earth, Wind & Fire's "Let's Groove", and Lionel Richie and Diana Ross' "Endless Love".

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In 2008, Smith was working in an Oklahoma City sports bar, he told USA Today in an interview at the time.

Tributes have been pouring in on social media for the singer with many expressing shock at his sudden and tragic death. "I hate drunk drivers".

Donna Nestor wrote, "I remember when he sang".

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