‘American Idol’ star CJ Harris dies at 31 of apparent heart attack


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CJ Harris placed sixth in 'American Idol' season 13 - which aired on Fox in 2014. Photo: Handout

CJ Harris, a singer who competed on American Idol during the reality competition’s 13th season, has died. The Alabama native was 31 years old.

A family member told TMZ that Harris was taken to a hospital via ambulance but died following a suspected heart attack on Sunday in Jasper, Alabama.

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