GOODSPEED, RAYMOND JOHN Raymond John Goodspeed passed away on Friday morning, October 6, 2006 in The Woodlands, Texas. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. Sheadored Paula Abdul since she was a teenager. Please try again later. Her mother had reported her missing, directing officers to Abduls neighborhood and expressing fears Goodspeed was suicidal. 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", Abdul said she was "speechless," adding, "that's not a great thing. Patricia E. Goodspeed Obituary. 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. Sign the Guest Book. 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. Oh my god she changed her name for you, and I saw her name, I got really nervous. Paula said of Goodspeed. Online. "I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired Wednesday," Abdul said. Lisa Daniello bought property on 24 Parkwood St. from Roger Williams and Audrey Williams for $225,000. The former Idol judge. [Im] living with security full time now, its just different. Audition Paula auditioned in Austin. Deeds & Deals. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. (Boudreau) Goodspeed, age 86, passed away on August 25, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She sang "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" The list of its authors can be seen in its historicaland/or the page Edithistory:Paula Goodspeed. Ive been drawing ever since I was a little kid, and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.. After graduating she traveled to France to study the French language. This account has been disabled. "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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Please enter your email and password to sign in. [3] La cantautora, que apareci en la octava temporada del exitoso programa de competencia de . 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. Click here to vote now! Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. PEOPLE.com and the Peoples Choice Awards are counting your votes! Cowell had mocked Goodspeed, including her braces and he resolved that his rejections would be phrased in a less destructive manner from then on. Thousands apply each year to "American Idol," and a chosen few get to step up onto that stage, and grab for the dream, but sadly, some of the contestants we rooted for died tragically. Paula auditioned in Austin. 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. Alexis Cohen was a fighter. place of birth. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? On November 11th, 2008, Paula committed suicide via a drug overdose outside Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. Abdul released a statement following word of Goodspeed's death. You know, [she] had attempted to do that a few months prior, Paula continued. I really like Paula Abdul a lot. The Grand Rapids community lost one of its most stalwart and loved members Sunday, appropriately the first full day of spring. Try again later. The flower thing was really scary Paula [Abdul] really couldnt handle that. Sadly, the feisty contestant was killed in 2009 after she was struck by a car in New Jersey. 27 She was born on July 12, 1934 in Athol, MA, a daughter of the late August and Margaret . None Paula did make a couple references to Paula Abdul, but nothing really out of the ordinary.. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Weve updated the security on the site. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Arrangements are pending at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services, Eau Claire. McIntyre confirms that Goodspeed changed her name from Sandra to Paula, but says she did it about 16 years ago and suggests the decision may not have had anything to do with Abdul. ", Goodspeed kept her head held high as she left. Evelyn Louise Goodspeed Obituary We are sad to announce that on February 26, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Evelyn Louise Goodspeed (Thomson, Georgia). Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Rickey Smith sang up a storm on Season 2 in 2003, but he was up against Ruben Studdard, and ended up being eliminated. A law enforcement source told the Los Angeles Times that she was known to the LAPD's threat management unit, which investigates stalking cases. Oops, something didn't work. "American Idol" was his opportunity to make the transition to becoming an adult star. The woman who died in L.A. was an Idol fan whose unsuccessful tryout before the judges aired in 2006. In a new interview with Access Hollywoods Billy Bush, Paula Abdul says she is still deeply affected by the death of Paula Goodspeed, the former American Idol contestant who committed suicide near Abduls home in November. 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. Both men have been inducted into Oklahoma City's Rodeo Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. "My first drawing was of Paula Abdul.". An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. [6] She reportedly sent Abdul flowers prior to her suicide. LaBelle didn't win but she did launch her own singing career and landed a recording deal with Epic Records. 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. Paula Goodspeed, 30, died last November after overdosing on Prozac and two other drugs, including one prescribed to treat schizophrenia. 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. 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. ), but never complained and always greeted friends and family with a smile and kind words. 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. 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.. Paula Goodspeed was born on July 4, 1978 and died on November 11, 2008. 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. According to Paula, this was not the first time Goodspeed had come to Paulas house to attempt to end her life. He was AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The body of Paula Goodspeed was found in a car near Abdul's home on Tuesday evening. ", Cowell attacked Goodspeed's braces. Updated November 12, 2008 at 12:00 PM EST. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Few stories about "Amerian Idol" contestants are as bizarre as Paula Goodspeed. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. She lived alone in an apartment in Thousand Oaks, Calif., but lately a family member had been staying with her. "I really like Paula Abdul a lot," she told Seacrest. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. Together for 26 years, she is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Henry Goodspeed. 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. PORTLAND - Muriel Mitchell Goodspeed, 91, died the evening of April 4, 2020 at FallBrook Woods in Portland. Borgella was building a promising career in music, fashion, and television when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2013. ", Jackson dismissed the song as "terrible," and Cowell made fun of Goodspeed's braces. 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.