'American Idol' alum Michael Johns dead at age 35

Singer and "American Idol" finalist Michael Johns has died at the age of 35, the music program said on Saturday. No official cause of death was given. The Australian-born singer finished eighth on Season 7 of the popular music program, according to a

Johns is the first Idol finalist to pass away since the singing competition launched in 2002. Fox and Idol producers FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment released this statement: “Michael Johns was an incredible talent and we are deeply 

Singer and "American Idol" finalist Michael Johns has died at the age of 35, the music program said on Saturday. No official cause of death was given. The Australian-born singer finished eighth on Season 7 of the popular music program, according to a

Michael Johns Dead – 'American Idol' Alum Dies at 35 Michael Johns, a contestant on the seventh season of American Idol, has died at the age of 35, according to THR. The singer-songwriter reportedly died from a…

American Idol has lost one of its young alums. Season 7 finalist Michael Johns died on August 1, according to multiple reports. The 35-year-old is believed to have succumbed to a blood clot in his ankle.