Former America’s Got Talent Season 8 contestant Skilyr Hicks aged 23 was found dead in South Carolina reports confirmed.
The young and talented musical artist Skilyr came into the limelight after she gave her debut performance in the TV show America’s Got Talent in 2013. At that time, she performed on the AGT’s stage and received four yesses from the judges.
TMZ reported Skilyr was discovered lifeless in the home of a friend, her mother, Jodi, said in the statement. Also, she said, her daughter, Skilyr, was battling mental health issues and suffered depression, including substance abuse.
What happened to her? How did she die? Here is the information you might be interested in.
America’s Got Talent Contestant Skilyr Hicks Was 23 At The Time Of Her Death
Skilyr, now 23, was an America’s Got Talent Season 8 contestant in 2013. She completed her first audition with four yesses at that time. Sadly, she was eliminated shortly afterward, before the live rounds in NYC. Still, her time on the show was memorable.
The circumstances and cause of her death are yet to reveal on the web. Her family is in grief, and the sudden death of Skilyr left her family heartbroken. She was enjoying her life, her family said.
Nevertheless, Skilyr has an official IG page, including a Youtube channel. She describes herself as a songwriter and singer. The budding performer Hicks often shares her singing videos and photos on her official IG page, which she runs under the handle @skilyrhicks with 2k followers as of December 2021.
Was Skilyr Hicks Missing? Her Dead Body Was Found In South Carolina
Skilyr was found lifeless at the home of her friend. Why is Hicks not at her parent’s house? As per TMZ, Skilyr’s mother, Jodi, said she doesn’t know the actual homeowner.
America’s Got Talent contestant Skilyr Hicks is found dead at 23 https://t.co/qxnAbtfSy8 pic.twitter.com/Nv2ZoyF73g
— Daily Mail Celebrity (@DailyMailCeleb) December 8, 2021
It’s strange. As a mother, Jodi has no idea where she is living. Who the house owner was, where Skilyr was living? It’s a matter of concern for the parents. Her dead was lying in Liberty, South Carolina.
Police are investigating the case. We have to wait until the autopsy reports. Bear with us. We will keep you updated.
Skilyr Hicks Parents, Mother Jodi
Skilyr was born to American parents, Jodi (mother). Her father’s name is not known at this time.
However, he passed away before her audition in 2013. Reports confirmed her dad taught her to play, write and sing.
Whatsoever, Skilyr’s family and siblings gave her back support to pursue her musical career from the beginning. For her, music was her lifelong passion.