He was born April 20, 1950 in South Bend, a son of the late Byron Ira & Wilma Alberta (Replogle) Goodspeed and was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School. 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. We're told cops were called to Paula Abdul's house -- either late last year or early this year -- and found Goodspeed inside her car, unconscious from a drug overdose. She was showing me where she lived. ", 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. But there are many indications that all was not good in recent years with Goodspeed. 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. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. The woman who died in L.A. was an Idol fan whose unsuccessful tryout before the judges aired in 2006. There was an error deleting this problem. Wearing a long pink skirt, cropped top, pink high-heeled boots, a pink scarf in her hair and pink and green rubber bands on her braces, Goodspeed, who said she was also known for being a "fashion genius," was compared to Abdul by another judge, Simon Cowell. "Really? Contestant John William Goodspeed, 71, a lifelong resident of South Bend, passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning, August 4, 2021 at his home. Learn more about managing a memorial . LaBelle was just 30 years old. Paula Goodspeed, the "American Idol" contestant who was an obsessive fan of Paula Abdul, was found dead in her car near the TV judge's home in an apparent suicide by overdose (via ABC News ). Goodspeed's Austin, Texas, audition in 2005 was featured prominently on "Idol," after she made it to Round 3 to sing before the judges. 192.163.253.191 "My heart and prayers go out to her family. Weve updated the security on the site. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. We are sad to announce that on January 6, 2023, at the age of 79, Patricia E. Goodspeed of Knightstown, Indiana, born in Louisville, Kentucky passed away. James Miller. Changed Her Name to Paula On Tuesday night, the body of the 30-year-old aspiring singer was found in a car near Abdul's home in Los Angeles, an apparent suicide victim from what police believe. She wore the craziest outfits. Facts about the American Idol Season 20 Finalist and Her Famous Father, Celine Dion's Spouse 'Started to Cry' during Their 1st Meeting Her Mom Was against Their Marriage, Who Is Huntergirl? It was terrible, what was that? said Randy Jackson. When McIntyre visited California, her aunt showed her Abduls house, but not in a way that suggested she was a stalker. 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. Anyway, Goodspeed reportedly committed suicide last night in said vehicle. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Patricia E. Goodspeed Obituary. All three judges voted "no", eliminating her from the competition. 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. Paula is the owner of phone number (818) 347-1849 (Pacific Bell). And the thing is, that all she could do was get a hold of me through my fan club.. 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. A system error has occurred. On November 11th, 2008, Paula committed suicide via a drug overdose outside Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. But, rather than sending them from herself, she signed the card "Hope you're doing great. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. 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. Few stories about "Amerian Idol" contestants are as bizarre as Paula Goodspeed. 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. But Cohen wouldn't take no for an answer and she was back in Season 8 for a second rejection. The sheriffs determined that Ms. Goodspeed may be up in the vicinity by Paula Abduls house. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Meet the American Idol Season 20 Finalist behind the Stage Name, Who Has Carrie Underwood Dated before Mike Fisher? Sure, Simons repeated jabs at Goodspeeds braces seem almost barbaric now, in the immediate aftermath of her suicide, but the sad truth is that even without Idol, even without reality TV in general, ridicule always has a way of finding the outcasts and misfits and oddballs of the world especially those who mistakenly think theyre destined to be the next celebrity sensation. She was born on July 12, 1934 in Athol, MA, a daughter of the late August and Margaret . After all, will any of us be worse off if, say, Idol managed to entertain while dialing back on the mockery of and gratuitous fascination with braces and bulges and other physical imperfections? Its a different thing, she added. RELATED GALLERY: 2005: Paula finally ends her battle with chronic pain. The 30-year-old's body was discovered in a car near the. In 2008, Goodspeed was found dead of an overdose in her car, parked close to Abdul's home. He said Goodspeed wasn't at home. She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] Try again later. "Goodspeed had not been seen since 11 p.m. Monday, and her family member thought that she might try to overdose. Easy access to major arteries for Shared by Paula. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Goodspeed's apparent suicide hit Simon Cowell hard. Learn more about merges. January 8, 2015. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Birthday: July 4, 1978 Date of Death: November 11, 2008 Age at Death: 30 Live Live Death Statistics Worldwide and The United States Paula Goodspeed - Biography The bride's father . PORTLAND - Muriel Mitchell Goodspeed, 91, died the evening of April 4, 2020 at FallBrook Woods in Portland. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. "American Idol" may have ended last Wednesday with the coronation of Kris Allen, but the "Idol" news cycle continues. Patricia Goodspeed's passing at the age of 57 has been publicly announced by Fayetteville Cremation Services in Fayetteville, NC. 55896 "I'm not going to stop singing just because you don't like my voice.". The body of Paula Goodspeed was found in a car near Abdul's home on Tuesday evening. "I really like Paula Abdul a lot," she told Seacrest. She was 30 and had been obsessed with Abdul since she was 12 years old. Family members linked to this person will appear here. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123981318/sandra-mae-goodspeed. She was cheery. A retired Commander from the U.S. Navy he was 86 years old. Junior, as referred to by his family, was the son of the late George W. Goodspeed, Sr. and Dorothy E. (Kendrick) Goodspeed. Paula was a fan of Paula Abdul, even to the point of her changing her name to Paula Goodspeed at age 16 and modeling her singing and appearance after her. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Click here to vote now! According to Ross Bonfiglio, the public information officer for the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, a close relative of Goodspeed called the sheriff's office at 3 p.m. Tuesday to report the young woman missing. On October 23, 1971 in Lakeville, IN, John . ), but never complained and always greeted friends and family with a smile and kind words. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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. Its just a sad situation all around., Reporting by JENNIFER GARCIA, LIZA HAMM and KEN LEE. Robert J. Birnbaum - Weinstein Mortuary Paula Goodspeed 8. 1 reference. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The family member relayed her psychiatric history including her Paula Abdul fixation," Bonfiglio said. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Goodspeed's apparent suicide hit Simon Cowell hard. She was excited, says McIntyre. Both men have been inducted into Oklahoma City's Rodeo Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. Please try again later. She was unresponsive to officers.. "My first drawing was of Paula Abdul.". Updated November 12, 2008 at 12:00 PM EST. Please reset your password. "Not like alot [sic] of people would understand what it's like having so many haters just because I made the mistake of trying out for a singing competition before I was even ready vocally, emotionally and physically.". Age Me and her went by Paulas house a couple of times. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Daniel . Gloria A. My heart and prayers go out to her family.". He was just 36-years-old. I went through a very rough time of feeling like she wanted my attention so much I shed a lot of tears. Her drawings were showcased during her American Idol audition. He was born at the family home on Seaview Street in Chatham on December 16, 1938. Failed to report flower. George was born July 23, 1950 to . Placed The former Idol judge. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. My heart and prayers go out to her family.. Goodspeed, who expects to join the Grand Rapids law firm of Warner, Norcross & Judd later this month, graduated from Dartmouth College and the University of Michigan Law School. Shocked family members denied Goodspeed was obsessed with Abdul, although cops found a photo of Abdul hanging from the rearview mirror of the car, which had a vanity plate that read ABL LV. Try again later. "I have to believe there is something good about me," Goodspeed wrote. She was an actress, known for American Idol (2002). 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]. Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan Star, Dead At 61. Billy asked Paula if she felt any guilt surrounding Goodspeeds death. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. (Markle) Goodspeed, loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister, of Bath, PA, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, at the age of 45. When he said he hadnt, Abdul knew immediately who really sent them: ex-American Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed, according to the source. THE VILLAGES, Fla. -- Robert M. Goodspeed, 74, of The Villages, Fla. and formerly of Selinsgrove, Pa., died Friday, March 16, 2012, with his daughters by his side. She was terrified, says the source. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. "There's a similarity here," he said, "more than just the name.". This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. According to Sadler, McKibbin suffered an aneurysm on October 28 and had been on life support since then. Shes really cool, said Goodspeed when asked about her inspiration during the Idol audition process. 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. None RAYMOND GOODSPEED OBITUARY. As Goodspeed belted out her song wearing a pink gypsy skirt, pink boots and pink rubber bands on her braces, Abdul shook her head disapprovingly. I figure that's a compliment, because you're beautiful," Goodspeed said to Abdul. I'm a really big fan. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. She was a sweet person, very nice, but a little insecure.. In 2008, Goodspeed committed suicide via a drug overdose in her car outside of Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. "American Idol" was his opportunity to make the transition to becoming an adult star. ", Jackson dismissed the song as "terrible," and Cowell made fun of Goodspeed's braces. date of birth. A former American Idol contestant apparently infatuated with Paula Abdul was found dead Tuesday night in a car near Abduls Los Angeles house. Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. Marque 'Tate' Lynche had been a child star on the "All-New Mickey Mouse Club" working alongside Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Gosling. Because the truth of the matter is we brought them there. In a statement Wednesday to ABCNews.com, the singer and former Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader said: "I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired yesterday. GREAT NEWS! I didnt do anything, she said of the suspected suicide. Paula Goodspeed, 30, a Season 5 contender whose. She was 32. Sheadored Paula Abdul since she was a teenager. Paula was most remembered for her performance on American Idol. And because TMZ thrives under situations that are part devastating, part exploitative, the Web site has already dug up . Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. PEOPLE.com and the Peoples Choice Awards are counting your votes! You know, [she] had attempted to do that a few months prior, Paula continued. Paula Goodspeed, 30, was found dead, an apparent suicide, Tuesday evening in her car, which was parked a few doors down from Abdul's Los Angeles home. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Sadly, LaBelle passed away in 2018, killed in a car accident with husband, former pro basketball player Rasual Butler who was driving under the influence. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Thinking they had come from her restaurateur boyfriend J.T. She died on 11 November 2008 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. 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. I've been drawing ever since I was a little kid and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.". 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. She was 30 and had been obsessed with Abdul since she was 12 years old. She was a good person. This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 4 July 1978. In addition, Simon Cowell made disparaging remarks about her braces: I dont know how you can sing with all that metal in your mouth.. Jess' widow, Ella, also lives in Wetumka. OBITUARY Guy Arden Goodspeed August 12, 1964 - June 8, 2013 Burial arrangements under the direction of Resthaven Memorial Park. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Copyright 2023 by NBC Universal, Inc. All Rights Reserved. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Female Bonfiglio said his deputies also checked Goodspeed's residence on June 24 after the Los Angeles Police Department called with "information that she may be suicidal." Obituary. On January 3, 2023 the age of 95, Vera (Johnson) Goodspeed crossed over to join her husband Robert Goodspeed, her parents Ben & Christine Johnson, brother Allyn and his wife Maria, sister. 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. We liked looking at the huge condos out there Why they found her dead in her car near Paula Abduls house, I do not know. The car, parked a few doors down from Abduls house, featured a license plate ABL LV and had a photo of Abdul hanging from the rear view mirror. Paula auditioned in Austin. He had moved from New Orleans, LA, the city he so loved, in his last few years. The distraught family of American Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed has hit out at Simon Cowell for humiliating her on national television. 6000 De Soto Avnue, LA, CA 91367 is where Paula lives. 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. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Obituary: Muriel Mitchell Goodspeed. 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. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 470 French Road Utica, NY W. PETER GOODSPEED OBITUARY W. Peter Goodspeed, Jr., 48, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare with his loving family by his. Last week, Paula Abdul got flowers with a note signed, Love, J.T. and the message, Hope youre doing great. Lynche competed in 2004, and dazzled the judges with his version of Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings." Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Thats about it, says the niece. She sang "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. But I think that oversimplifies the heartbreaking reality of severe mental illness. 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. Dan Goodspeed (born 1977), US athlete in football; Edgar J. Goodspeed (1871-1962), US theologian, scholar and author of numerous writings about the Bible ALBANY. This article "Paula Goodspeed" is from Wikipedia. The singer kept chasing his dream in Los Angeles. You have so much metal in your mouth. ). She just liked the name Paula, she says. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Goodspeeds 2006 audition was not Paulas first encounter with the stalker. We have set your language to Im like, a really big fan. She tried for "American Idol" in 2008, in Season 7, and was turned down flat by Simon Cowell. When the 30-year-old's life ended in front of Abdul's home, it was the second time in as many years she overdosed. Paula Goodspeed, 30, was found dead, an apparent suicide, Tuesday evening in her car, which was parked a few doors down from Abdul's Los Angeles home. PATRICIA GOODSPEED OBITUARY. "Nah, it's not a great thing. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Phil Goodspeed lived 93 years, facing all kinds of physical adversity (missing hip, failed kidneys, etc. She was coming back to Maine where Goodspeed grew up. "It's not over," she told the producers. Sign the Guest Book. Only about an hour after reaching out to give his beloved grandsons a final fist bump, George F. Goodspeed Jr. peacefully took his final breath at 8:00 pm, December 1, 2022. Paula Goodspeed "It's very hard reading such awful things being written about yourself," she wrote. Shed give the shirt off her back for anyone who needed it. The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. Judge Paula Abdul at the American Idol Season Three Grand Finale in 2004 in Hollywood | Source: Getty Images. Verify and try again. A law enforcement source told the Los Angeles Times that she was known to the LAPD's threat management unit, which investigates stalking cases. LOS ANGELES - A Paula Abdul groupie who bombed when she got her big chance to sing to the "American Idol" judge took her life in a car parked outside the former pop star's gated mansion, authorities said Wednesday. 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. This account has been disabled. Jess, who was born in 1912 and died in 1983, is buried in Wetumka, and Buck (born in 1907) still lives at Wetumka with his wife, Decie. Arrangements are pending at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services, Eau Claire. Season Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Hometown In 2016, a driver barreling down the highway the wrong way hit his Smith's car head-on and claimed his life. Borgella was building a promising career in music, fashion, and television when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2013. By signing "J.T." to the card, Abdul . Unfortunately for LaBelle that was Season 3, 2004, forever after known as the year of Fantasia Barrino. We were told about her mental health problems and her fixation with Paula Abdul," said Capt. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Grief Support. Originario de Caborca, Sonora, en el norte de Mxico, Nodal, que proviene de . I make life-size drawings of Paula. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. "American Idol" has launched the careers of such megastars as Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia Barrino, and Carrie Underwood -- but for every hopeful ho made it, there are hundreds who didn't. says the actress. 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Abdul's rep Jeff Ballard told "Entertainment Tonight" that Abdul and her staff had known the troubled woman for several years.
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