Elliott Yamin’s Mom Dies at Age 65

April 1, 2008

The mother of former American Idol star Elliott Yamin has died, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Claudette Yamin passed away on Monday night at the age of 65.

The cause of death has not been released; however, she was hospitalized over the weekend, the paper reports.

Yamin, 29, was the third runner-up on the fifth season of American Idol.

A message posted on Yamin’s Web site Monday by friend Brandon Crowe is titled: “May She Rest in Peace.”

It reads: “The world lost a beautiful soul. I can’t go into any details at this time except to say that she went peacefully. Elliott wanted me to let you all know, but we are asking that you please respect the family’s privacy at this time. We are all aware of your prayers, and we thank you. In lieu of sending flowers, we ask that donations be sent to the local chapter of the Richmond JDRF. Thanks again for all your support and prayers … it’s helped us through the day.”

A funeral service is planned for Wednesday in Richmond, Va., according to
the Times-Dispatch.

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kristie April 1st, 2008

my thoughts & prayers are with elliot & his family. god bless his mom. may she rest in peace.

Ruby's Two-Cents April 1st, 2008

He sure looks different than when I saw him on AI a number of years ago. I’m glad his mother lived long enough to enjoy witnessing his successes since the show ended. May she RIP and my sincerest condolences to him. I know how precious she was to him.

mary April 1st, 2008

this is so sad. i remember seeing her happy face in the audience on the show. i will pray for the Yamin family during this hard time. God bless them. :[

Brittnee April 1st, 2008

This must be very hard on Elliott and his family. They are in my thoughts and prayers.

Theresa April 1st, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Elliott. May
Ms. Claudette rest in peace.

alli April 1st, 2008

She seemed very sweet and supportive. I can picture her cheering for Elliot in the AI audience right now, and I remember hearing that she was staying on friends’ couches in California just to be able to attend the shows and support him. What a lady.

Linda April 1st, 2008

Claudette Yamin was a beloved soul, as is her dear son, Elliott. She will be greatly missed. May God grant Elliott and the family peace and comfort.

jackie April 1st, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Elliott and the entire Yasmin family. Claudette was a woman of strength and humor and will be missed

Carol April 1st, 2008

I admired Claudette very much , I’m glad she got to see Elliott’s sucess ! Elliott We Love You ! From a Moosak Sista / E-Trainer !

R.I.P. April 1st, 2008

R.I.P. TO HIS MOTHER, MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS TO HIS FAMILY, OH & ELLIOT HAS NICE TEETH NOW!