TORONTO — Michael Johns, a Top 10 finalist on Season 7 of American Idol, died Friday. He was 35.
“It is with a heavy heart and inconsolable sadness that we confirm the passing of our friend Michael Johns,” read a tweet from the administrator of his fan site.
According to several reports, Johns suffered an ankle injury that caused a blood clot but a cause of death has not yet been determined.
Born Michael Lee in Australia, Johns came to the U.S. on a tennis scholarship in 1997 and briefly studied drama before pursuing a music career. He was signed to Maverick Records in 2002 but later dropped from the label.
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He auditioned for American Idol in 2007 and finished eighth.
After he was voted off the show, he worked on a documentary soundtrack and released a charity single and an EP.
Johns also performed with Canadian producer David Foster.
Foster’s wife, TV reality star Yolanda Foster, tweeted: “R.I.P our beautiful friend @michael_johns You will live in our hearts forever.”
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Johns leaves behind his wife of seven years, Stacey Vuduris.
BELOW: Watch Michael Johns perform “Man In Motion” with David Foster.
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