Claudette Yamin Dies, Mother of Singer Elliott - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 04-01-2008, 02:52 AM

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Claudette Yamin, mother of singer Elliott Yamin, died last night. She was 65.

She had been hospitalized during the weekend at Henrico Doctors' Hospital. Her cause of death was not released.

Elliott Yamin, 29, became a local celebrity during his 2006 run on the TV show "American Idol," where he placed third. During the competition, his mother, Claudette, became known to "Idol"-watchers and Richmonders for her fiery spirit.

Last year, Claudette Yamin moved briefly to Los Angeles, but returned to the Richmond area in February.

"I went to see if I could rebuild my health," she said in a February interview with the Richmond Times-Dispatch. (A broken hip had never fully mended.)

A message posted last night on Elliott Yamin's Web site by his good friend Brandon Crowe said, "The world lost a beautiful soul. I can't go into any details at this time except to say that she went peacefully."

Crowe's message on etrainstation.com said the family has asked for privacy and that in lieu of sending flowers, donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Central Virginia chapter. (Elliott Yamin has Type 1 diabetes).

Besides Elliott, Claudette Yamin is survived by her younger son, Scott Yamin, who is in pharmacy school at Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C., and her daughter, Jodi Queen, who lives in San Diego

*InThisMoment* · 04-01-2008, 03:14 AM

I remember seeing Elliott's mother a few times during his run on Idol.

RIP. I'm praying for him and his family.

80sTrivia · 04-01-2008, 05:32 AM

So very sad... I know Elliott is devasted...

EmoJoe · 04-01-2008, 04:11 PM

aww, poor Elliott

RIP

Cactus Jack · 04-01-2008, 04:23 PM

Yeah poor Elliott, RIP

JT · 04-01-2008, 04:47 PM

RIP! I always loved her when she'd appear on the show.

Impressions · 04-01-2008, 07:00 PM

R.i.p.

04-01-2008, 02:52 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,386	Claudette Yamin Dies, Mother of Singer Elliott Link Claudette Yamin, mother of singer Elliott Yamin, died last night. She was 65. She had been hospitalized during the weekend at Henrico Doctors' Hospital. Her cause of death was not released. Elliott Yamin, 29, became a local celebrity during his 2006 run on the TV show "American Idol," where he placed third. During the competition, his mother, Claudette, became known to "Idol"-watchers and Richmonders for her fiery spirit. Last year, Claudette Yamin moved briefly to Los Angeles, but returned to the Richmond area in February. "I went to see if I could rebuild my health," she said in a February interview with the Richmond Times-Dispatch. (A broken hip had never fully mended.) A message posted last night on Elliott Yamin's Web site by his good friend Brandon Crowe said, "The world lost a beautiful soul. I can't go into any details at this time except to say that she went peacefully." Crowe's message on etrainstation.com said the family has asked for privacy and that in lieu of sending flowers, donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Central Virginia chapter. (Elliott Yamin has Type 1 diabetes). Besides Elliott, Claudette Yamin is survived by her younger son, Scott Yamin, who is in pharmacy school at Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C., and her daughter, Jodi Queen, who lives in San Diego
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04-01-2008, 03:14 AM	#2
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04-01-2008, 05:32 AM	#3
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	So very sad... I know Elliott is devasted...
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04-01-2008, 04:11 PM	#4
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04-01-2008, 04:23 PM	#5
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	Yeah poor Elliott, RIP
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04-01-2008, 04:47 PM	#6
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04-01-2008, 07:00 PM	#7
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	R.i.p.