Claudette Yamin

Claudette Yamin, mother of American Idol finalist Elliot Yamin, passed away on March 31, 2008 at the age of 65 in a Virginia hospital. While the cause of her death is unknown at this time, Yamin suffered a series of health problems after breaking her hip. Yamin told newspapers in February that she moved from Richmond, Virginia to Los Angeles in 2007 to "see if I could rebuild my health" and traveled from state to state to see her son perform. In an interview, Yamin told the Times Dispatch, "When Elliott's around, it's like a whirlwind. I couldn't be more excited if it was me."

Fast Facts:

1. Mother of singer Elliott Yamin
2. Passed away at the age of 65
3. Cause of death is unknown at this time
4. Elliott Yamin was on American Idol Season 5
5. He placed 3rd on the show

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