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- Date of Death: March 31, 2008
- Place of Death: Richmond, Virginia
- Yamin was 65 years old
- Cause of Death: Complications from hip replacement surgery
- Elliott Yamin was on American Idol Season 5
- Elliott placed 3rd on the show
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Claudette Yamin, mother of American Idol finalist Elliott Yamin, died on March 31, 2008. She was 65 years old.
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Claudette Yamin died in a Richmond hospital. Though the exact cause of her death was unreleased, Elliott Yamin stated she died of "multiple complications after being in the hospital less than a week."InRich.com: Richmond remembers Elliott Yamin's No. 1 fan (April 2, 2008)Claudette underwent hip replacement surgery the year before.
Despite her weakened health, she was extremely supportive of her son's career. She even moved to Los Angeles (where Idol is broadcast) to see him perform.
Claudette is survived by her son Elliott, younger son Scott, and daughter Jodi Queen.
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Elliott Yamin Mother Dead Questions
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Does 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 AnswerAmazon uses "Elliott" so that is probably right. http://www.gannsdeen.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/oneword.jpg read more -
Who is paying for Elliott Yamin TV commercials? Who is putting that album out? And why? 1 AnswerThe 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 ... read more -
Did Elliott Smith play piano on his recordings? 2 AnswersYes. Not only did he play guitar, he also played piano, drums and bass on almost all of his records except Figure 8. By the way, he recorded "Everything M... read more
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