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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."
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- Mother of singer Elliott Yamin
- Passed away at the age of 65
- Cause of death is unknown at this time
- Elliott Yamin was on American Idol Season 5
- He placed 3rd on the show
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- Richmond Times-Dispatch: Richmond Remembers Elliott Yamin's No. 1 Fan (April 2, 2008)
- TMZ: Mom of Former "Idol" Finalist Sings "My Way" (April 1, 2008)
- USA Today Idol Chatter: Claudette Yamin, Elliott's Mother, Dies (April 1, 2008)
- WDBJ (Roanoke, VA): Claudette Yamin, mother of singer Elliott, dies at 65 (April 1, 2008)
- Richmond Times-Dispatch: Claudette Yemin, mother of singer Elliott, dies at 65 (April 1, 2008)
- YouTube Video: Claudette Yamin Singing at Champs (Time 3:29)
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View All Claudette Yamin Questions (4) | Ask a QuestionWho is paying for Elliott Yamin TV commercials? Who is putting that album out? And why? (1 Answer)The record label for his album is Hickory Records. They are probably paying for the commericals to promote him and his album. Also, Hickory Records and Elliot Yamin are working ... read moreDoes anyone know how to spell the name of the guy who sings Fight for Love? Is it Elliot or Elliott? I see it spelled both ways all over. (1 Answer)Amazon uses "Elliott" so that is probably right. http://www.gannsdeen.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/oneword.jpg read moreWhat do you think of the Roy Orbison songs that can be downloaded for Rock Band? (2 Answers)I'm pretty much the heavy metal too, but i think it provides great interaction with different age groups and grandmothers. my mom is always grabbing the mike and singing so ... read moreWhat letter hurricane will we reach this year? This is for the 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season. (2 Answers)The long term prediction would be that we are due for a quieter year, but the recent trends have trumped this in the eyes of most forecasters. Some reputable ones ... read more
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