Just two months after Cheryl lost her boyfriend, she followed in his footsteps and committed suicide as well. Capt. I was like oh no! I felt like I was auditioning in vegas all over again! 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. On Paula Goodspeed's page, which hasn't been updated since April 2007, Goodspeed posted a picture of Paula Abdul licking her lips with a caption that reads, "My secret crush, shhhhh. "We are devastated about the passing of our beloved American Idol family member, Willie Spence," the Idol team wrote on Twitter. Before Spence's death, the most recent Idol contestant who passed away was Nikki McKibbin. Host Simon Cowell reportedly noted her resemblance to Abdul, to which Goodspeed responded by calling Abdul "beautiful. Ive been drawing ever since I was a little kid and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul., VIEW THE PHOTOS: David Archuleta Comes To Access. We loaded your account with your Facebook details. judge -- LAPD's Threat Management division took the case and there was an active investigation. All rights reserved. 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. For over a decade, LALATE has been a proud licensed member of the St Louis, MO Press Club. Read Paula Goodspeeds MYSPACE blog post about her American Idol audition! Abdul said: "I'm speechless, I don't know what to say. This address has been used for business registration by Barc Housing Inc and Owen Richard. This helps us keep people, musicians and brands searchable on Myspace. Paula Goodspeed's 17-year obsession came to a tragic end. It must have gone crazy.". He released the album Hold Back My Heart and an EP entitled, Love and Sex. Just because I made the mistake of trying out for a singing competition before I was even ready vocally, emotionally and physically.". Use this to log in to your account, receive notifications and get handy updates from us. According to "People" magazine, the vehicle, registered to Goodspeed, featured a license plate reading "ABL LV" and had a photo of Abdul hanging in the rear-view mirror. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. January 8, 2015. Just because I made the mistake of trying out for a singing competition before I was even ready vocally, emotionally and physically. ", Police granted extra stop-and-search powers after schoolboy stabbed, Trump gets rapturous reception at major US Republican conference, Prince Harry: A lot of us in Army didnt necessarily agree or disagree with war in Afghanistan, Leicester batter Bath and give Steve Borthwick food for thought, Rishi Sunak to host Coronation Big Lunch at Downing Street, Erik ten Hag: Man Utd were a mess with no rules Casemiro has helped sort them out. Baker was featured in auditions filmed in Puerto Rico. Click here to read more from People magazine. You can throw in numbers, dots and dashes, too. Fans will recall she competed on the inaugural season of the Fox reality show, coming in third behind Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson, who took home top honors. Agreement and consent to the Privacy Policy and Video Privacy Policy. Its TV and they will say whateverI guess. She was 42. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. your thru! Let your followers know you're on Myspace with a Tweet. Ross Bonfiglio said relatives hadn't seen the woman since about 11 p.m. on Monday, and were concerned she might try to hurt herself. tour after the season. She blogged about her American Idol rejection, saying how hard it was to deal with the awful things being said about her, just because I made the mistake of trying out for a singing competition before I was ~even~ ready vocally, emotionally and physically.. ~Paula Goodspeed~ forever, ABOUT THIS AUTHOR || Editor in Chief: Maria Stabile | Maria in ten years has propelled LALATE to become a leading news authority in sports, entertainment, and national news, LALATE has been cited in countless international newspapers (including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and LA Times), international television news broadcasts including ABC News, books including The Iraq War: Origins and Consequences, tv programs including MTV News, and magazines. Help us with just a few more questions. We'll email instructions on how to reset your password. It appears to read the name 'Paula Abdul.'' Goodspeed, pictured above during a failed 2005 'American Idol' audition, was found dead in a Toyota Camry with the license plate 'ABL LV.' (6 pages) Tweet Alexis Cohen was featured in the auditions episodes of Seasons 7 and 8. ", The real estate company selling the late Batman star's 4,400 square foot pad would only say it is "temporarily off the market.". Press ESC to exit. The 30-year-old is believed to have committed suicide by taking an overdose in her car outside Abdul's Los Angeles home. "Pirate Master" only lasted one season and many attributed . The Los Angeles County Coroner's office says relatives identified her body Wednesday morning. Want to go to our #secretshow with [@wizkhalifa|profile_34002909] It's 18 + and we're hiding tickets around LA! before I even sang my 2nd song! Stay tuned for details and RSVP here: [bit.ly/1Bww0M8|mysp.ac/Rl9V]. Want to go to our #secretshow w/ @wizkhalifa? to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. "Idol" produced a 3 minute and 40 second featurette on Goodspeed and her passion for Paula. *thats what the producers do when a person doesnt make it to round 2 or if they ~Idol~ have reached their quota* Sooo, when the producers announced that they were going to go from the highest numbered section , down..I thought yup, just like last year, why did I even bother to come here? My mom was like dont worry about it, just think positive, So around 2:45pm it was my sections turn to go down to the tables where each section before us had sung for 3 producers at each tablebut this season would be a little different, because everyone had to get in the line formed to get their picture taken and then get in whatever line in front of the tables that the producers directed them to go. It was tumultuous, for me.. I think some people just need to grow upor save that kind of stuff for the playground! She is most remembered for American Idol. 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 . I will miss you my Friend RIP Ricky Smith. We send our condolences to his loved ones.". It's 18 + and we're hiding tickets around LA! According to Paula, this was not the first time Goodspeed had come to Paulas house to attempt to end her life. "I think back on all the fun times we had. This address is also associated with the names of Michael Chance, Denise Crosnick, and 20 other individuals. The song was played on the arena stereo on repeat..before I went in to audition.. the song must have played , like hundred times or something! Lynche, who also appeared on the All-New Mickey Mouse Club as a child actor, died from "acute and chronic alcoholism," according to officials. When it was my turn to sing, I belted out Holding out for a hero by Bonnie Tyler . Visit our corporate site at https://futureplc.comThe Week is a registered trade mark. Future US LLC, 10th floor, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. Want to go to our #secretshow with[@wizkhalifa|profile_34002909] ? Because the truth of the matter is we brought them there. The public slating following the January 2006 show made Goodspeed a national laughing stock, and she was upset by the criticism. Legal Statement. Your search did not return any results. Most people use their real name. Paula Goodspeed is on Facebook. The email you used to create your account. 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. On her home page you will notice Paula Abduls picture being used with Paula licking her lips. Anyway, back to the audition process.a little bit before I went into the audition room to face Paula, Randy and Simon..I was having second thoughts on the song I was going to audition withI was in the ladies room with a bunch of other girls who were all going over their songs or just talking I was talking with a girl who was my {hotel} roommate and my mom and I was trying to decide what the hell I was going to sing because I didnt want to sing Proud Mary..it made me feel intimadated to sing the song and I just felt uncomfortable with the whole idea~~I guess if a person is at that state of singing where they feel uneasy singing certain songs..they should just stay home~~..I probably should have! Michael Johns was an Australian singer who started a career in Atlanta before he appeared on Idol Season 7 in 2008. You know, [she] had attempted to do that a few months prior, Paula continued. The victim has not yet been ID'd. Jim Miller told KTTV-TV the woman had an infatuation with Abdul. "I don't think any artist on earth could sing with that much metal in your mouth. He was 36 years old. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office says relatives identified her body Wednesday morning.. Goodspeed reportedly had a history of mental illness and her death has raised the question of whether television talent shows are unnecessarily cruel to vulnerable performers. In mid-August of 2005 the American Idol auditions were being held in Austins, Tx You may already know people on Myspace. The news left fans devastated, but many also looked back on the incredible voice he displayed on the show. The death of Paula Goodspeed is a tragedy, said Gina Serpe and Jason Kennedy in E! I happened to be in New York when I heard about it., Goodspeed auditioned for Idol in February 2006, dressed in pink, and with a mouth full of braces, she proclaimed, You have to have a certain personality to pull my look off., I really like Paula Abdul a lot, Goodspeed said on the show. This is how youll be known on Myspace. last night, saying a female body may be in a car on the street in question. Goodspeeds 2006 audition was not Paulas first encounter with the stalker. American Singer Paula Goodspeed was born Sandra May McIntyre on 4th July, 1978 in Waterville, Maine, USA and passed away on 11th Nov 2008 Sherman Oaks, California, USA aged 30. The Week is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Connect any celebrity with Paula Goodspeed to see how closely they are linked romantically! The most recent tragedy struck in early October 2022 when Willie Spence died in a car accident in Tennessee. Clearly nervous, she was thrilled when Cowell told her that she bore a remarkable resemblance to Abdul. Billy asked Paula if she felt any guilt surrounding Goodspeeds death. The last part of your Myspace URL. Hotel costs were paid by Idol also. Please enter the account owner's birth date here. The other judges were also negative in their comments. She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] Yes! Her zodiac sign is Cancer. All three judges voted "no", eliminating her from the competition. All rights reserved. *I am around Paula Abduls height*. We based it off your Twitter details. - October 23, 2022 04:21 pm EDT. The former American Idol hopeful found dead in an apparent suicide near Paula Abdul 's home had been causing "a disturbance" there for several years, LAPD Capt. Grandes concertos (300) foram realizados no andar de cima do Assembly Hall, que possui duas janelas Tiffany, uma . She suffered a brain aneurysm and was only 42. Want to go to our #secretshow w [@wizkhalifa|profile_34002909] ? Paula Goodspeed (424903379) on Myspace Paula Goodspeed It's believed that she committed suicide. As The Telegraph reported at the time, Goodspeed used her MySpace blog to write about how difficult life became after her audition, in which Cowell mocked her braces. ", "I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired yesterday," Abdul said in a statement released by her publicist. SPACEBAR resumes the slideshow. Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. Shes really cool. Paula Goodspeed of 'American Idol' Image Credit: Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images An obsessed fan of American Idol and star Paula Abdul , Paula Goodspeed had her first name legally . If you don't see it, don't forget to check your spam folder. This helps us keep people, musicians and brands searchable on Myspace. For continuing coverage of the Paula Goodspeed matter, from her American Idol audition video, pictures, and the latest breaking news from Los Angeles on Goodspeed, http://news.lalate.com/category/paula-abdul, American Idol Top 20 Leaked: American Idol Results Tonight 2020, American Idol Results Tonight: Top 20 Singers Leaked 2020, American Idol Results Tonight 2020: Top 20 Leaked Online, Laine Hardy Wins American Idol 2019: American Idol Results. The autopsy revealed that Butler had drugs and alcohol in his system at the time of the crash. "We are sorry to hear of the passing of Haley Smith and our thoughts and prayers are with her family," a rep for the show told Entertainment Weekly. Ex: myspace.com/. Scroll on for a look at each singer's life. 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). When I heard from [Idol creator] Nigel [Lythgoe], Wait til you see this next girl! Market data provided by Factset. The former Idol judge told Sirius XM's . Need help? Press ESC to exit. Goodspeed, 30, was parked near Abdul's home in Los Angeles in November 2008. Anyway, during the month I had before my audition for Paula, Randy, and Simon I went to my vocal teacher to work on Holding out for a hero more , after a few lessons she decided she liked proud Mary for me bettersooo we worked on that songI had *always* been uncomfortable singing that song because its a Tina Turner song, anyway we worked on it and got it tight. I was next to the last group to audition.This time we had to sing for Nigel Lithgoe and ken Warwick, the shows ~executive producers~. How we set up for hours in our room in the Idol Mansion talking and listening to music. When everyone arrived, we were given a lyric sheet of the song that we were required to sing for our next audition. What are the odds?? Police said Paula Goodspeed, whose rendition of "Proud Mary" was roundly criticized by Simon Cowell and rejected by Abdul and Randy Jackson, possibly committed suicide. Like the majority of contestants, Paula. The 1st song I sung was Holding out for a hero Ken Warwick immediately liked me and my fashion senceso he said Yes! Getting in is easy. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Browse and comment on Myspace's photos on Myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Other Idol singers who have passed away include Alexis Cohen, Haley Smith, Jessika Baier, Joanne Borgella, Leah LaBelle, Marque Lynche, Michael Johns, Paula Goodspeed, and Rickey Smith. !.Nigel Lithgoe already knew me from my audition for the TV show So you think you can dance I auditioned for, 4 months earlier. I still want to sing professional one day and one day I do ~hope~ I can get a second chance to redeem myself and my talent.Ive always had singing talent but picking the wrong song and nerves DONT mix and I learned my lesson! We arrived back at the arena at 5am and had to stand in line for almost 3 hours along with thousands of other people! In mid-August of 2005 the American Idol auditions were being held in Austins, Tx. Authorities have identified the body found outside "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul's house as that of a fan and one-time show contestant. shared a link: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3837309/. I didnt really say the stuff, because there was so many people, that nobody would hear me anywayPlus, obviously Im not from Tx. Pictures Paula Goodspeed Photo 2 Paula Goodspeed Photo 3 All rights reserved. Now, theres access to follow me home and I [had] a really scary situation and its time for me to move. We based it off your Facebook details. Enter your email or username. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. SPACEBAR resumes the slideshow. This is your profile URL. "The caller informed us that Ms. Goodspeed might be in the area of Paula Abdul's home, and we notified Los Angeles Police," Bonifiglio told FOXNews.com. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. Market data provided by Factset. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Uhm I agree. Goodspeed, who was born Sandra May McIntyre, died by suicide by a drug overdose. Before going in to see the three judges, Goodspeed told host Ryan Seacrest that she was Abdul's biggest fan, and showed off life-sized drawings of the star which she had been creating "ever since I was a little kid". Ventura County Sheriff's Capt. A couple of hours after we got in line, the camera crew came out and had all of us say some stupid things to the camera like Simon, dont mess with Texas! and Welcome to Texas, Ye-haw! This is your queue. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. Please try again. 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. Spence was 23 and was the runner-up in Season 19. All Rights Reserved. This time around we had to sing at least 3 songs, 1 fast song, one slow and one that the producers picked. On her MySpace page which had not been updated since 2007 she blogged about her experience: "It's very hard reading such awful things being written about yourself," she wrote. " Update, WED 3 PM: Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Paula Goodspeed, who died of a possible drug overdose/suicideTuesday night, overdosed in the exact same area around one year ago.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.Sources say Goodspeed suffered from "extreme mental illness" that spun out of control in the last two years.Goodspeed, who was obsessed with Abdul, frightened the "A.I." Police found Abdul CDs and pictures in the vehicle, along with prescription drugs. The year before, I had flown to Las Vegas to audition and I was in section 28, and my section was almost the last section to be seen so just about the time we got on the floor, the producers were cutting off braclets. The death of Paula Goodspeed is a tragedy, said Gina Serpe and Jason Kennedy in E! You can always edit this or any other info in settings after joining. Use this to log in to your account, receive notifications and get handy updates from us. View Paula Solis results in Davie, FL including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. I didnt really have the Tx spirit anyway..Not being a morning person and all. When fellow judge Randy Jackson interjected that braces were perfectly normal, Cowell sneered: "That's like a bridge how did she get through the metal detector? Paula Goodspeed was found dead in an apparent suicide. She was 21. Just start typing to find music. I didnt do anything, she said of the suspected suicide. The 30-year-old former American Idol contestant was found dead on Tuesday, apparently . A pic of Paula was hanging from her rear-view mirror. They have also lived in Broomfield, CO and Aurora, CO. Paula is related to Carla Rae Timm and Robert B Wales as well as 3 additional people. Rickey Smith, who appeared on American Idol Season 2, was killed by a drunk driver in Oklahoma City on May 5, 2016. Login 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. You may already know people on Myspace. Click here for continuous coverage from MyFOXLA. She had a great rack. I have to believe there is ~something good about me.. Simon made that comment about my braces 5 months ago in Sept. 05 and now since the show aired this month {Feb. 06}, theres been soo many people bashing me for having braces, as if I am the only person on national television that wears braces!!!!!! Her most well-known performance may be her rendition of Alannah Myles' song "Black Velvet.". Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Yeah, she wasnt a bad looking woman. Agreement and consent to the Privacy Policy and Video Privacy Policy. I ended up singing both songs and asking a couple of the girls in the bathroom which one should I sing~~Never do that!! golden tickets were hard to come by, but after I sang, I got thru to the next round and was told to where the same outfit. James Miller tells PEOPLE. Paula Goodspeed (July 4, 1978 - November 11, 2008) was an American reality TV show contestant and singer best known for her season 5 audition on American Idol. Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan will return as judges, with Ryan Seacrest as host. Rixtonis coming to#Hollywood10/6! "And given the recent public disclosure of her address, it seemed time that she move into a gated community.". Who knows, maybe she killed herself cause she broke a nail. Help keep Paula Goodspeed profile up to date. Paula Goodspeed did not make it past the auditions in Season 5. Drop music and videos into the areas below. In July 2009, Cohen was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. PLAY IT NOW: Idols Ryan Seacrest & David Archuleta Reunited! Online. Your search did not return any results. McKibbin performed on American Idol when the show was beginning to develop huge audiences for its episodes. And yes, I like wearing pink and I had pink rubber bands on my braces; so here is the story my adventure! ~Thanks to all the people that have gone to my offical website, have signed my guestbook.and that made the effort to locate me thru Myspace.com to tell me that they liked what they saw and are supporting me.it doesnt stop heresoon I will prove myself worthy as a singer and take the world by storm, with my fashion, danceetc!! Legal Statement. She was 25. Indeed, Goodspeed once spoke of her affection for Abdul to Ryan Seacrest: "I'm a really big fan, and I made life-sized drawings of Paula. Paula Goodspeed Photo 4. The Toronto, Ontario native had a brief recording deal in 2011 with L.A. Reid's Epic Records. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] She was a talented portrait artist focusing mainly on drawing Paula Abdul. Weird!!!!! Her parents, who reported her missing the same day, had previously told sheriffs that they thought she would be at Abduls house. It's 18+ and we're hiding tickets around LA! And because of all the hurricane messIdol paid for the contestants to fly to Friscodue to weather conditions that made it ~impossible~ to finish the Austin auditions in TX. "Creepy McCreeperton even signed the e-mail "Paula Abdul's Stalker from American Idol Season 7". She was one of the first Idol singers, having appeared in the show's first season. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Update, WED 3 PM: Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Paula Goodspeed, who died of a possible drug overdose/suicide Tuesday night, overdosed in the exact same area around one year ago. A part of the People / Entertainment Weekly Network. One less idiot in the world! Please enter the account owner's birth date here. because of all the distruction that the two Hurricanes caused, so they said that the 3rd round would be held in Las Vegas.but then a couple of days later , Idol called back to let me know that the audition would be held in ..you guessed it!! A Eighth Step Coffee House foi fundada em Albany, Nova York, em 1967, por um grupo de igrejas locais e foi abrigada por 30 anos no poro da Primeira Igreja Presbiteriana na esquina das ruas State e Willett.. Pequenos (100) shows e Open Mikes semanais eram realizados no poro. I also did an interview with Paula and the another womanthe interview was about my fashion sense..how I get my ideas for outfits and where I got my fashion inspirations, No-offence to Paula Abdul.I *didnt* get my style from heractually ..my style is a mix of 1980s icons: Punky Brewster, Rainbow Brite and Cyndi Lauper. ", On Goodspeed's Myspace page which had not been updated since 2007 she blogged about her experience auditioning for "Idol. So I thought, the hell with it and decided it was just going to be my mom and I, I didnt want to drive all the way to San Fransico so I called different airlines asking about their rates, but it was ridiculously expensive, and I wasnt about to pay &600.00 a person, when I could fly for half of that price If I waited a week and flew to Austin, Tx the 2nd city in the Idol toursooo thats what my mom and I did.. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Sandra May McIntyre, known professionally as Paula Goodspeed (born July 4th, 1978 - November 11th, 2008) was a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol. Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. This is your profile URL. Paula Goodspeed posts on myspace her Idol audition. A toxicology report showed his blood alcohol level was .118, above the legal limit. She had auditioned for "American Idol" two years ago. If I realized what a mess I was going to make of the song..I was just going to stick with my song that got me thru the 1st two rounds*Holding out for a hero*.. By Daniel S. Levine Soon after Ryan seacrest came in and spoke to all of us and answered any questions that anyone had, thats where I took that picture of him that is featured in my myspace pictures and on my website!! Stay tuned for hints! The residential address for Paula is 2750 Southwest 75th Aven, Davie, FL 33314-1008. Her death gained international attention, particularly after her family said she had a history of mental illness. Season 3 contestant Marque Lynche made it to the Top 32. Goodspeed blogged on myspace the following in 2006 about her appearance on Idol : Saturday, February 25, 2006 ", "Is that good or bad?" Audition city: Austin Tx. Stay tuned for hints! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, what a waste of time!! Nicknamed "Glitter Girl" by fans, judge Simon Cowell was unimpressed with her performances of Jefferson Airplane's "Somebody to Love" and Madonna's "Like a Prayer.". All rights reserved. Jessika Baier, who auditioned in Season 8, was killed in a car accident in Michigan in December 2009. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. And the thing is, that all she could do was get a hold of me through my fan club." Paula said the tragic event in November. We based it off your Facebook details. Its very hard reading such awful things being written about yourself..or hearing things being said.. not like alot of people would understand what its 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. But without the horrible context of the past 24 hours, Goodspeed's appearance seems like your boilerplate bad Idol auditionoverconfident singer, barbs from Simon, really bad vocal performance, sorta-snarky Ryan Seacrest kicker. And it was nothing compared to how harsh the Idol judges can be nowadays. If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. We loaded your account with your Twitter details. Just start typing to find music. Use one of your social networks or start fresh with an email address. Its a different thing, she added. 10/6 we are havinga#secretshowwithRixton! His death came after he suffered a leg injury. Smith finished eighth place on the show and was close friends with Ruben Studdard, who won Idol that season. Previously: A body was found in a car a few houses down from Paula Abdul's home, and there are reports the victim was a "big fan" of the "Idol" judge.The body was discovered last night in a car. 10/6 we are having a#secretshowwithRixton! "Our. "American Idol" producer Fremantle Media North America declined comment. You were the heart of our season and the true definition of a real friend.. You can throw in numbers, dots and dashes, too. If you missed here photos earlier on LALATE NEWS, here they are again those photos plus video: Subscribe to LALATE on YouTube. On November 11th, 2008, Paula committed suicide via a drug overdose outside Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks . She auditioned for American Idol in 2006, and has been found dead outside Paula Abdul's home. He was only 23. We've learned the identity of the dead woman, Paula Goodspeed, who appeared on Season 5 in 2006.