We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Goodspeed, Mary (Merchant, Mischke) Mary Margo Goodspeed, age 76, passed away peacefully in Coon Rapids, MN on Thursday, November 28th, 2019, after dealing with Lewy Body Dementia for five years. Paula Goodspeed, 30, who auditioned in front of the show's three judges in 2006, was found dead on Tuesday just outside of Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, Calif. Police said the death was an . Mark J Goodspeed of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska was born on December 1, 1956. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. "I'm not going to stop singing.". Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Female Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? I didnt do anything, she said of the suspected suicide. But after singing her rendition of Tina Turners Proud Mary, the woman was roundly panned by the shows judges. Send Flowers. Raymond was a retired chemist and a devoted father and husband. Access to home is off of Wilson Ranch Rd. Police were apparently familiar with Goodspeed, who may have been stalking Abdul. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Paula Goodspeed was found dead on Nov.11,2008 in Sherman Oaks,California outside the home of American Idol Judge's Paula Abdul's home from what the doctor's ruled was a medication overdose. Find an Obituary. She was a talented portrait artist focusing mainly on drawing Paula Abdul. 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]. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? ", Goodspeed kept her head held high as she left. [6] She reportedly sent Abdul flowers prior to her suicide. date of birth. Its a different thing, she added. This has been ruled an apparent suicide, said LAPD officer April Harding. Looking for Roger Stricker online? It was tumultuous, for me.. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Junior, as referred to by his family, was the son of the late George W. Goodspeed, Sr. and Dorothy E. (Kendrick) Goodspeed. OBITUARY Guy Arden Goodspeed August 12, 1964 - June 8, 2013 Burial arrangements under the direction of Resthaven Memorial Park. [6] She reportedly sent Abdul flowers prior to her suicide. Now, theres access to follow me home and I [had] a really scary situation and its time for me to move. Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. She was 30 and had been obsessed with Abdul since she was 12 years old. Obituary. 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." Grief Support. RELATED GALLERY: 2005: Paula finally ends her battle with chronic pain. Age Abdul's rep Jeff Ballard told "Entertainment Tonight" that Abdul and her staff had known the troubled woman for several years. She was not suicidal, says her niece, Sonja McIntyre, 20, of Maine, who last spoke with her aunt about two months ago. Personal 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. Year should not be greater than current year. date of death. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. PEOPLE.com and the Peoples Choice Awards are counting your votes! Robert J. Birnbaum - Weinstein Mortuary Paula Goodspeed 8. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Placed But I think that oversimplifies the heartbreaking reality of severe mental illness. Failed to delete memorial. Otros artistas que han recibido el premio Evolucin Extraordinaria son Maluma (2018), Becky G (2019) y Ozuna (2021). Goodspeed, 30, was parked near Abdul's home in Los Angeles in November 2008. 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. NICOLE GOODSPEED OBITUARY. Its not like Im moving just because of this, Paula explained. place of birth. 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. Goodspeeds mother had gone to [the sheriffs department] to report her daughter missing, and advised them that she might be suicidal, says Los Angeles police Capt. Goodspeed had been accused in the press of being a celebrity stalker but her relatives disputed the claim. "American Idol" may have ended last Wednesday with the coronation of Kris Allen, but the "Idol" news cycle continues. Thanks for your help! Once she started singing, though, Faris immediately knew she wouldnt be taken seriously in the music industry. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. The musical was last staged at the Goodspeed Opera House, in East Haddam, Conn., in July 2022, and is being developed for a Broadway production, the lawsuit adds. La ex concursante de "America's Got Talent", Skilyr Hicks, muri el lunes a los 23 aos. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. "There's a similarity here," he said, "more than just the name.". 27 Sure, itd be great if the folks inside Idols audition rooms were perhaps a little more careful with the feelings of its wannabes especially when those of us watching from our couches can spot the occasional cases of mental instability as easily as one of Randys bedazzled skull shirts but at the very least lets hope that Idols editing staff honors Goodspeeds memory in season 8. 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. Paulas Sherman Oaks home is currently listed for sale, and Paula says she was glad not to be at home the day the heartbreaking event occurred. Few stories about "Amerian Idol" contestants are as bizarre as Paula Goodspeed. She wore the craziest outfits. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Then She Heard Devastating News About Aunt, Ex-'Idol' Producer Responds to Paula Abdul, Paula Goodspeed Went to Abdul's House Before, Ex-'Idol' Contestant Found Dead Outside Paula Abdul's House, Paula Abdul Lashes Out at 'Idol' Producers, Paula Abdul Surprises Childhood Dance Teacher with a Studio Renovation: 'He Taught Me the Love', Paula Abdul Hasn't Slept at Home Since Death of Obsessed Fan, Simon Cowell: Paula Goodspeed's Death 'Hit Us Like an ExpressTrain', Stephen Fishbach's 'Survivo' r Blog: All About That Wild Tribal Council and Why He Defends J.T. The Grand Rapids community lost one of its most stalwart and loved members Sunday, appropriately the first full day of spring. Season 5 Simon is critical to the show in representing how hard it is to make it in the business, but there is a fine line with constructive criticism, and thats what we always battle about, Paula said. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. After graduating she traveled to France to study the French language. 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. Unfortunately for LaBelle that was Season 3, 2004, forever after known as the year of Fantasia Barrino. All three judges voted "no", eliminating her from the competition. Death "It appears to be a suicide by overdose," Detective Robert Bub of the Los Angeles Police Department told Reuters. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. None A woman who authorities said once tried to become a contestant on "American Idol" was found dead outside the Sherman Oaks home of "Idol" judge Paula Abdul in a . RAYMOND GOODSPEED OBITUARY. Please reset your password. TMZ reported that Goodspeed overdosed about a year ago in the same area where she was found Tuesday evening. 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. She was a bit delusional thinking she could make a career out of this, but she was so incredibly determined, so [the singing coach] and I tried to encourage her, he says. The 30-year-old's body was discovered in a car near the. Search by Name. The woman who died in L.A. was an Idol fan whose unsuccessful tryout before the judges aired in 2006. What was that? Goodspeed was eliminated during her first audition phase, but she tried again in Season 6 and continued to harass Abdul. 6000 De Soto Avnue, LA, CA 91367 is where Paula lives. Daniel . Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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.. GOODSPEED, RAYMOND JOHN Raymond John Goodspeed passed away on Friday morning, October 6, 2006 in The Woodlands, Texas. Sheadored Paula Abdul since she was a teenager. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? McKibbin is being deeply mourned by her fans and her fellow contestants. "She's very cool. [3] Drag images here or select from your computer for Sandra Mae Paula Goodspeed memorial. And the thing is, that all she could do was get a hold of me through my fan club.. Sadly, the feisty contestant was killed in 2009 after she was struck by a car in New Jersey. Arrangements are pending at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services, Eau Claire. United States of America. The family member relayed her psychiatric history including her Paula Abdul fixation," Bonfiglio said. Goodspeed was eliminated during her first audition phase, but she tried again in Season 6 and continued to harass Abdul. There was a problem getting your location. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. "I'm speechless," Abdul said after Goodspeed's big finish. Meet the American Idol Season 20 Finalist behind the Stage Name, Who Has Carrie Underwood Dated before Mike Fisher? Try again later. Posting a comment on Goodspeed's MySpace.com page yesterday, "Julie" wrote: "Rest in peace, the world knows your name. Paula Goodspeed's suicide: Don't blame 'Idol,' even as we all scrutinize its audition process. I really like Paula Abdul a lot. Goodspeeds 2006 audition was not Paulas first encounter with the stalker. 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. Borgella was building a promising career in music, fashion, and television when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2013. 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. 's 'Bold, Interesting Play', 2000: Ending a 15-year obsession, Brooke Shields stalker is arrested, 2005: Paula finally ends her battle with chronic pain. Her parents, who reported her missing the same day, had previously told sheriffs that they thought she would be at Abduls house. There is a problem with your email/password. She. Born July 4, 1978 Died November 11, 2008 (30) Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list Known for American Idol 4.2 TV Series Self 2006 1 ep Credits Actress1 Self1 Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The list of its authors can be seen in its historicaland/or the page Edithistory:Paula Goodspeed. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). On November 11th, 2008, Paula committed suicide via a drug overdose outside Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. 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 2023 Meredith Corporation. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. When McIntyre visited California, her aunt showed her Abduls house, but not in a way that suggested she was a stalker. LaBelle didn't win but she did launch her own singing career and landed a recording deal with Epic Records. Ive been drawing ever since I was a little kid and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.. In 2008, Goodspeed committed suicide via a drug overdose in her car outside of Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. I was shocked to hear about her death, I never thought it would come to that, says Faris. I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired yesterday, Abdul said in a statement. Paula Goodspeed found dead near Abdul's house, long had crush on "Idol" judge. It was terrible, what was that? said Randy Jackson. 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. As a surname, "Goodspeed" derives from "Godspeed", which in turn comes from the expression "God speed (you)", a wish for success and fortune on behalf of one setting out on a trip or an enterprise.People with the surname. Click here to vote now! Paula was most remembered for her performance on American Idol. To use this feature, use a newer browser. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. He said Goodspeed wasn't at home. Paula Goodspeed, 30, a Season 5 contender whose audition performance of Proud Mary was panned and mocked by the judges, appears to have died of a drug overdose, police say. There was some controversy that arose after Paula's death when Abdul said that she objected to Goodspeed's audition when she was aware of Goodspeed's prior stalker-like behaviour, but the executive producers Ken Warwick and. Learn more about managing a memorial . She may have committed suicide, police said. Paula did make a couple references to Paula Abdul, but nothing really out of the ordinary.. 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. Click here to vote now! ", Abdul said she was "speechless," adding, "that's not a great thing. Paula Goodspeed Sign the Guest Book. 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. 192.163.253.191 The death of Paula Goodspeed is a tragedy, said Gina Serpe and Jason Kennedy in E! Sandra May McIntyre, known professionally as Paula Goodspeed (born July 4th, 1978 - November 11th, 2008) was a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol. She was a sweet person, very nice, but a little insecure.. This browser does not support getting your location. Online. Goodspeed's apparent suicide hit Simon Cowell hard. She was a talented portrait artist focusing mainly on drawing Paula Abdul. "You have so much metal in your mouth," Cowell said.