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America’s Got Talent star Emily Gold, 17, dies weeks after appearing on show-Ruth Lawes-Entertainment – Metro
She was remembered as ‘making everyday so much brighter’.
Emily Gold appeared on America’s Got Talent with her dance troupe (Picture: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
America’s Got Talent star Emily Gold has died aged 17 weeks after reaching the quarterfinals.
Gold auditioned for the reality show in May with her dance troupe Los Osos High School and received a standing ovation from Simon Cowell.
Last month, the group performed multiple routines during the NBC programme’s quarterfinals.
Gold was found dead under a bridge on the eastbound 210 Highway in Rancho Cucamonga just before midnight on Friday, the Daily Mail reports.
The San Bernardino Coroner’s Office is treating her death as a suspected suicide, according to its death register.
A GoFundMe page has since been launched to support Gold’s family and pay for any expenses. It has raised $25,952 (£19,636) of its $50,000 (£37,831) target at the time of writing.
Gold was found dead weeks after appearing on the reality show (Picture: Instagram)
Gold’s loved ones have paid tribute to her on social media, among them her friend Mia Bustamante who described her as ‘such a light in my life’ on Instagram.
Mia wrote: ‘My beautiful Goldie, words cannot describe how much I love you. Thinking of being without you breaks my heart. You will be so so missed beyond words.
‘You have a way of making everyday so much brighter and brought smiles to everyone’s faces. You are such a light in my life and will be forever. You brought me the most beautiful form of love I could ask for.
‘My best friend, my forever dance sister. I love you infinitely my Emmy.’
Gold was remembered as ‘making everyday so much brighter’ (Picture: GoFundMe)
More to follow.
Metro.co.uk has contacted America’s Got Talent, San Bernardino Coroner’s Office and the California Highway Patrol for commment.
Need support?
For emotional support, you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.
If you’re a young person, or concerned about a young person, you can also contact PAPYRUS, the Prevention of Young Suicide UK.
Their HOPELINE247 is open every day of the year, 24 hours a day. You can call 0800 068 4141, text 88247 or email: pat@papyrus-uk.org.
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