Alice so Ridley, talented singer who increased fame as a star America’s Got Talent, He has died at the age of 72. Ridley, the mother of actress Gabourey Sidibe, died on March 25, announced her family.
However, the cause of death has not been revealed, by Period.
Ridley was born in Lumpkin, Georgia December 21, 1952. He was the second youngest of his eight brothers.
Georgia’s native focused on his music career after moving to New York City in the early 1990’s and began singing in various occupied places, including Union Square and Times Square. Ridley performed on the New York subway for decades, singing Gospel and R&B songs. When YouTube became a popular platform, Ridley began obtaining attraction by sharing videos of herself by making hits such as “and Will Eways Love You”, “I Will Survive” and “My heart will continue.”
According to The Hollywood ReporterRidley appeared on a 2016 profile in the New York Times Where he said his inspirations are the jazz and gospel artists like Aretha Franklin.
When was Alice so Ridley in America’s Got Talent?
Ridley was a contestant in season 5 of America’s Got Talent And he reached the semifinals. Six years after competing in the program, Ridley released Never Lost My Way, his debut studio album. He continued to gain popularity in the following years, while performing in various places around the world. Ridley, however, retired in 2018 due to health problems.
What are some of Ridley’s other popular appearances?
Ridley appeared as a contestant at The Fox Show 30 seconds to fame In 2002 and won $ 25,000. Also competed Showtime on the apollo Three years later. In addition, Ridley’s music showed up in the movie Heights and in the documentary of David Lachapelle Drag.
Ridley is survived by daughter Gabourey and son Ahmed Sidibe, as well as two brothers, James D. “Jimmy” Ridley and Tommy Lee “Tom-Tom” Cherry, the sisters Julia Van Mater-Miller and Mildred Ridley Dent, two grandchildren and other members of the extensive family, for term.
