Nicole A. It was a very tragic, unfortunate, [and] sad, Paula told Billy I was very blessed and lucky to have been at [work at Idols] Hollywood Week when it happened.. Oh my god she changed her name for you, and I saw her name, I got really nervous. Paula said of Goodspeed. Goodspeed was eliminated during her first audition phase, but she tried again in Season 6 and continued to harass Abdul. As a surname, "Goodspeed" derives from "Godspeed", which in turn comes from the expression "God speed (you)", a wish for success and fortune on behalf of one setting out on a trip or an enterprise.People with the surname. 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. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Goodspeeds Idol audition was prominently featured by the show, and in her interview with host Ryan Seacrest, she clearly expressed her affection for Abdul. I know therell be that knee-jerk response from some circles that the cruelty of the Idol machine in particular the point-and-laugh-at-the-weirdos vibe that pervades the shows audition rounds is at least in part to blame here. Paula Goodspeed was born on July 4, 1978 and died on November 11, 2008. Resend Activation Email. That's like a bridge. When the 30-year-old's life ended in front of Abdul's home, it was the second time in as many years she overdosed. Paula said her life has dramatically changed since the tragic event in November. GREAT NEWS! He said Goodspeed wasn't at home. Thinking they had come from her restaurateur boyfriend J.T. She was 30 and had been obsessed with Abdul since she was 12 years old. Marque 'Tate' Lynche had been a child star on the "All-New Mickey Mouse Club" working alongside Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Gosling. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Sandra May McIntyre, known professionally as Paula Goodspeed (born July 4th, 1978 - November 11th, 2008) was a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol. The singer kept chasing his dream in Los Angeles. The British judge said the death in November of Paula Goodspeed, 30, a fan of fellow "Idol" judge Paula Abdul who was ridiculed when she tried out in 2005, "hit us like an express train. Gender Search above to list available cemeteries. ", "It's not over," Goodspeed vowed after the failed audition. Patricia E. Goodspeed Obituary. Its not like Im moving just because of this, Paula explained. He was born at the family home on Seaview Street in Chatham on December 16, 1938. She was just 25 years old, and the man who ran her over was set free when a judge ruled the confession that he'd been drunk inadmissible. "We were told she might try to overdose. Joanna Borgella was a knockout who also had a fabulous voice, as she proved in Season 7 by singing Celine Dion's "I Love You." 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. [Im] living with security full time now, its just different. Paula Goodspeed, 30, died last November after overdosing on Prozac and two other drugs, including one prescribed to treat schizophrenia. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Family members linked to this person will appear here. There was a problem getting your location. Los Angeles, California Goodspeed's apparent suicide hit Simon Cowell hard. Excerpts of the coroner's report, which was released. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Fans are still reeling since "America Idol" Season 1 contestant Nikki McKibbin's husband Craig Sadler announced her death on November 1, 2020. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The motorist veered off the road and crashed into a tree this past Saturday. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. ANDREW WALLENSTEIN: It's safe to say that Paula Goodspeed was a troubled woman. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. date of birth. Jess, who was born in 1912 and died in 1983, is buried in Wetumka, and Buck (born in 1907) still lives at Wetumka with his wife, Decie. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Now, theres access to follow me home and I [had] a really scary situation and its time for me to move. Click here to vote now! Then She Heard Devastating News About Aunt, Ex-'Idol' Producer Responds to Paula Abdul, Paula Goodspeed Went to Abdul's House Before, Ex-'Idol' Contestant Found Dead Outside Paula Abdul's House, Paula Abdul Lashes Out at 'Idol' Producers, Paula Abdul Surprises Childhood Dance Teacher with a Studio Renovation: 'He Taught Me the Love', Paula Abdul Hasn't Slept at Home Since Death of Obsessed Fan, Simon Cowell: Paula Goodspeed's Death 'Hit Us Like an ExpressTrain', Stephen Fishbach's 'Survivo' r Blog: All About That Wild Tribal Council and Why He Defends J.T. Goodspeed's apparent suicide hit Simon Cowell hard. 4 July 1978. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Originario de Caborca, Sonora, en el norte de Mxico, Nodal, que proviene de . She was a sweet person, very nice, but a little insecure.. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. You have so much metal in your mouth. ", Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. McIntyre confirms that Goodspeed changed her name from Sandra to Paula, but says she did it about 16 years ago and suggests the decision may not have had anything to do with Abdul. Condolences go out to the family and friends of Paula Goodspeed, the former American Idol hopeful who was found dead in her car near the home of judge Paula Abdul on Tuesday night; People.com. Posting a comment on Goodspeed's MySpace.com page yesterday, "Julie" wrote: "Rest in peace, the world knows your name. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. 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. Its just a sad situation all around., Reporting by JENNIFER GARCIA, LIZA HAMM and KEN LEE. She was excited, says McIntyre. Only about an hour after reaching out to give his beloved grandsons a final fist bump, George F. Goodspeed Jr. peacefully took his final breath at 8:00 pm, December 1, 2022. According to Paula, this was not the first time Goodspeed had come to Paulas house to attempt to end her life. I've been drawing ever since I was a little kid and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.". On her MySpace.com page, Goodspeed posted a seductive photo of Abdul, with her mouth open and tongue exposed, below the words, "My secret crush, shhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!". Text size. Robert J. Birnbaum - Weinstein Mortuary Paula Goodspeed 8. She was a fan. We have set your language to Death It. The body of Paula Goodspeed was found in a car near Abdul's home on Tuesday evening. Born in East Grand Rapids on November 9, 1930, Priscilla attended elementary and middle school in East Grand Rapids, and graduated from the Graham-Eckes Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida. Lisa Daniello bought property on 24 Parkwood St. from Roger Williams and Audrey Williams for $225,000. It was terrible, what was that? said Randy Jackson. She sang "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. Goodspeed, who expects to join the Grand Rapids law firm of Warner, Norcross & Judd later this month, graduated from Dartmouth College and the University of Michigan Law School. "American Idol" has launched the careers of such megastars as Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia Barrino, and Carrie Underwood -- but for every hopeful ho made it, there are hundreds who didn't. January 8, 2015. Ms. ", 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Because the truth of the matter is we brought them there. PEOPLE magazine is reporting that Paula Goodspeed sent Paula Abdul flowers last week. Police were apparently familiar with Goodspeed, who may have been stalking Abdul. Heres my new cell number.. According to The Associated Press, the license plate on her car read "ABL LV" and a photo of Abdul was hanging from the rear-view mirror. According to Ross Bonfiglio, the public information officer for the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, a close relative of Goodspeed called the sheriff's office at 3 p.m. Tuesday to report the young woman missing. Goodspeed's Austin, Texas, audition in 2005 was featured prominently on "Idol," after she made it to Round 3 to sing before the judges. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Shed show up to my home studio wearing fluorescent pants and skirts, with trinkets hanging off her jacket. [6] She reportedly sent Abdul flowers prior to her suicide. Paula was 30 years old at the time of death. You know, [she] had attempted to do that a few months prior, Paula continued. "It's not over," she told the producers. La cantautora, que apareci en la octava temporada del exitoso programa de competencia de . I'm a really big fan. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. And because TMZ thrives under situations that are part devastating, part exploitative, the Web site has already dug up . Shes really cool. Alexis Cohen was a fighter. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Click to reveal ", Cowell attacked Goodspeed's braces. This article "Paula Goodspeed" is from Wikipedia. ). But in June, the sheriff's office had been asked by LAPD to check her apartment after the police became concerned that she might be suicidal, according to Bonfiglio. Junior, as referred to by his family, was the son of the late George W. Goodspeed, Sr. and Dorothy E. (Kendrick) Goodspeed. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office says relatives identified her body Wednesday morning.. "I really like Paula Abdul a lot," she told Seacrest. The list of its authors can be seen in its historicaland/or the page Edithistory:Paula Goodspeed. "I make life-sized drawings of Paula," Goodspeed said during the contestant interview that preceded her performance. On October 23, 1971 in Lakeville, IN, John . This has been ruled an apparent suicide, said LAPD officer April Harding. 2 references. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Performance & security by Cloudflare. She was terrified, says the source. TMZ reported that Goodspeed overdosed about a year ago in the same area where she was found Tuesday evening. This browser does not support getting your location. Looking for Roger Stricker online? We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. Abdul, who lit up when Goodspeed said her name was Paula, said, Speechless, dont know what to say after hearing the song. She was 30 and had been obsessed with Abdul since she was 12 years old. Ive been drawing ever since I was a little kid and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.. "My heart and prayers go out to her family. But, rather than sending them from herself, she signed the card "Hope you're doing great. In 2008, Goodspeed committed suicide via a drug overdose in her car outside of Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Paula Mae Goodspeed was born July 4,1978 in Waterville,Maine by the name of Sandra Mae McIntyre and later married and had 2 boys,It wasnt until after her divorce she moved to California to try to get into the entertainment industry and changed her first name to Paula in honor of Paula Abdul and her last name to Goodspeed in honor of her great grandmothers maiden name. OBITUARY Guy Arden Goodspeed August 12, 1964 - June 8, 2013 Burial arrangements under the direction of Resthaven Memorial Park. [6] She reportedly sent Abdul flowers prior to her suicide. ", Abdul said she was "speechless," adding, "that's not a great thing. "I have to believe there is something good about me," Goodspeed wrote. Goodspeed had been particularly affected and humiliated when the judges laughed at her singing during her last audition. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Paula Goodspeed, 30, whose off-key version of "Proud Mary" drew a thumbs down from Abdul and scorn from Simon Cowell in the 2006 tryout, was found dead in her Toyota on Tuesday night after her. Please try again later. Drag images here or select from your computer for Sandra Mae Paula Goodspeed memorial. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. It was tumultuous, for me.. He sent the tracks to the singing coach, and that was the last time I worked with Paula, he says. Born July 4, 1978 Died November 11, 2008 (30) Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list Known for American Idol 4.2 TV Series Self 2006 1 ep Credits Actress1 Self1 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. She sang "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. Mark Goodspeed passed away at age 41 years old on January 10, 1998. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Paula was a fan of Paula Abdul, even to the point of her changing her name to Paula Goodspeed at age 16 and modeling her singing and appearance after her. On January 3, 2023 the age of 95, Vera (Johnson) Goodspeed crossed over to join her husband Robert Goodspeed, her parents Ben & Christine Johnson, brother Allyn and his wife Maria, sister. Wearing a long pink skirt, cropped top, pink high-heeled boots, a pink scarf in her hair and pink and green rubber bands on her braces, Goodspeed, who said she was also known for being a "fashion genius," was compared to Abdul by another judge, Simon Cowell. These are some of their name Paradise Valley Diamonds, LLC and Naab Jewelry, Inc. Amanda Frances Vieregge, Angela L Wong, and 133 other persons spent some time in this place. After graduating she traveled to France to study the French language. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? "It appears to be a suicide by overdose," Detective Robert Bub of the Los Angeles Police Department told Reuters. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. The bride's father . A retired Commander from the U.S. Navy he was 86 years old. Abdul was at the studio at the time the body was found and wasnt aware of it until she was told by the network, her rep says. Newlywed Found Decapitated in Her Home, Her Husband of 3 Months Allegedly Confessed to Killing Her, Cousin of Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Dies from Cardiac Arrest After Being Tased by Los Angeles Police, Idaho Murders Timeline: Everything to Know About the Case, Paying Tribute to the Celebrities Who Have Died in 2023, Mother Charged with Murder for Allegedly Tossing 'Baby June' into Florida Inlet in 2018 Cold Case, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss's Friends from 'DWTS' and 'SYTYCD' Honor Him: 'Forever the World's Dance Dad', Montana Woman Shot and Killed Her Doctor Husband Before Turning the Gun on Herself, 'American Idol' Runner-Up Willie Spence Dies at 23 in Tenn. A system error has occurred. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Shocked family members denied Goodspeed was obsessed with Abdul, although cops found a photo of Abdul hanging from the rearview mirror of the car, which had a vanity plate that read ABL LV. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Nickerson Funeral Home South Chatham - George Whitman Goodspeed, Jr. (83) passed on peacefully in residence at Liberty Commons on May 19, 2022. In an interview with host Ryan Seacrest, she admitted to being a diehard Abdul fan. (Markle) Goodspeed, loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister, of Bath, PA, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, at the age of 45. The distraught family of American Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed has hit out at Simon Cowell for humiliating her on national television. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Phil Goodspeed lived 93 years, facing all kinds of physical adversity (missing hip, failed kidneys, etc. Torregiani, Abdul called him asking why he had changed his number, a source close to Abdul tells PEOPLE. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Last week, Paula Abdul got flowers with a note signed, Love, J.T. and the message, Hope youre doing great. 1 reference. Paula did make a couple references to Paula Abdul, but nothing really out of the ordinary.. What was that? Paula was most remembered for her performance on American Idol. But a relative of Goodspeed, who knew her well, disputes the characterization of her as a celebrity stalker. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. She was a talented portrait artist focusing mainly on drawing Paula Abdul. He was just 36-years-old. Try again later. Copyright 2023 by NBC Universal, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Make sure that the file is a photo. Meet the American Idol Season 20 Finalist behind the Stage Name, Who Has Carrie Underwood Dated before Mike Fisher? cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 0 references. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Goodspeeds 2005 audition is currently streaming on the Internet, and its a typically depressing case of a troubled young woman bringing delusions of singing grandeur into the bright and unforgiving spotlight of a nationally televised talent contest. 55896 Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Sandra Goodspeed (123981318)? "I'm not going to stop singing.". She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. She died on 11 November 2008 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA. Its a different thing, she added. Goodspeed has auditioned for "American Idol's" Season 5 solely to get close to judge Paula Abdul whom she'd been stalking for 17 years. Shes really cool, said Goodspeed when asked about her inspiration during the Idol audition process. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. In a statement Wednesday to ABCNews.com, the singer and former Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader said: "I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired yesterday. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. The 30-year-old former American Idol contestant was found dead on Tuesday, apparently . Judge Paula Abdul at the American Idol Season Three Grand Finale in 2004 in Hollywood | Source: Getty Images. THE VILLAGES, Fla. -- Robert M. Goodspeed, 74, of The Villages, Fla. and formerly of Selinsgrove, Pa., died Friday, March 16, 2012, with his daughters by his side. Audition Paula auditioned in Austin. She was a bit delusional thinking she could make a career out of this, but she was so incredibly determined, so [the singing coach] and I tried to encourage her, he says. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? She was a good person. April 24, 2015 Updated: Sep. 8, 2015 1 p.m. ALBANY COUNTY. Changed Her Name to Paula On Tuesday night, the body of the 30-year-old aspiring singer was found in a car near Abdul's home in Los Angeles, an apparent suicide victim from what police believe. ", Goodspeed kept her head held high as she left. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. Borgella was building a promising career in music, fashion, and television when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2013. Unfortunately for LaBelle that was Season 3, 2004, forever after known as the year of Fantasia Barrino. Nov. 13, 2008— -- The woman whose body was found near Paula Abdul's home was a one-time "American Idol" contestant who, despite being ridiculed during her audition, maintained her infatuation with judge Paula Abdul. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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 has made her home vulnerable to future disturbed fans. 192.163.253.191 Goodspeed was eliminated during her first audition phase, but she tried again in Season 6 and continued to harass Abdul. Raymond was a retired chemist and a devoted father and husband. Borgella made it to the top 24 before being eliminated, but she ended up signing with Wilhelmina Models. In 2008, Goodspeed was found dead of an overdose in her car, parked close to Abdul's home. Obituary: Muriel Mitchell Goodspeed. 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. Paula Goodspeed, 30, a Season 5 contender whose. Sympathy Ideas. 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. who is hunter in the summer wells case; radiolab: war of the worlds quizlet; bearish engulfing pattern followed by doji; rezo cut uk; othersites. Paula Goodspeed Learn more about merges. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Her parents, who reported her missing the same day, had previously told sheriffs that they thought she would be at Abdul's house. The death of Paula Goodspeed is a tragedy, said Gina Serpe and Jason Kennedy in E! The car, parked a few doors down from Abduls house, featured a license plate ABL LV and had a photo of Abdul hanging from the rear view mirror. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123981318/sandra-mae-goodspeed. I make life-size drawings of Paula. Obituary. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. GOODSPEED, RAYMOND JOHN Raymond John Goodspeed passed away on Friday morning, October 6, 2006 in The Woodlands, Texas.