Rickey Smith

Reality Star

Birthday May 10, 1979

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Keene, TX

DEATH DATE May 6, 2016 (36)

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About

American Idol alumnus from the second season of the FOX reality competition series who would finish in 8th place in his run.

Before Fame

He started singing when he was five years old and was classically trained as a singer. He studied performance at Southwestern Adventist University.

Trivia

He was working as a teacher before appearing on American Idol.

Family Life

Born in Keene, Texas, he would live in Los Angeles, California and Oklahoma City, California. He tragically lost his life in a car crash.

Associated With

He is the second American Idol alumni to pass away after Michael Johns.