As a competitor on the well-known reality competition series American Idol in 2014, CJ HARRIS garnered media attention.
Fans are curious about the late actor after his tragic death in January 2023 at the age of 31.
Popular musician CJ Harris gained notoriety on American Idol during its thirteenth season.
In his initial audition for the competition in 2014, he won over judges Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick, Jr. by performing Soulshine by the Allman Brothers Band.
“You don’t sing because you want to; you sing because you have to. And, believe me, I truly mean that. And because of that, it seems so real and believable “Harris was informed by Urban, via TMZ, after his performance.
After singing Too Close, American Woman, and Free Fallin, Harris advanced to the top six but was eventually eliminated.
He had previously performed for The Voice and The X-Factor auditions.
Harris continued performing after Idol and did so at other shows. Even while performing with Darius Rucker at The Grand Ole Opry, he was spotted.
On Instagram and YouTube, where he had thousands of followers, he frequently posted updates about his life and music.
What was CJ Harris’ cause of death?
Harris’ death was confirmed by a family member to TMZ on January 16, 2023.
The family member told the publication that the man had apparently suffered a heart attack while in Jasper, Alabama, and had since passed away.
He was brought to a nearby hospital, but he passed very soon after.
Additional information about his passing has not yet been made public.
Was CJ Harris married?
While Harris frequently shared information about his professional life on social media, he frequently kept his personal life secret.
It is currently unknown whether he was wed or in a committed relationship when he passed away.
Also unknown is whether he has any children.
