Elliott Yamin's Mother Dies
USA Today and the Richmond Times-Dispatch (supplier of the photo at right) are sadly reporting that 65-year-old Claudette Yamin, beloved mother of American Idol season 5 runner-up Elliott Yamin, has passed away.
The cause of her death has not been revealed, although it is known that Claudette had been suffering during the past year, due to complications stemming from a hip-replacement operation.
Anyone who watched season 5 of Idol knows how close Elliott and Claudette were, and how proud Mama Yamin was of her son's accomplishments. I will always remember how choked-up she got while riding in her Elliott's homecoming parade, and I'm just glad she lived to experience that moment.
Please feel free to post your condolences to the Yamin family on the message board below.
i share my condolences to u and your family.
You made your Mom proud and many dint get that chance,she got to see you live some of your dreams, and that is a mothers greatest joy and hope in life.God Bless you and your family in these trying times.
I am so sorry about the death of your mom. She will always be in your heart forever. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
My heartfelt condolences to you on your dear mother Claudette's demise. You and your music have helped me so much when my Dad got sick and passed away last Nov. 10,'08. I went to your concert at the Trinoma (Manila)and will never forget how your music healed my everyday while waiting for him to come home(since he died there in the U.S)with your voice and sincerity as an artist and a person. Godbless and more power,we both have someone always watching over us now.
Iam so sorry for your loss. God be with you and your family. I have lost my mother too. So always remember the great person your mother was a smile. My prayers are with you
Keep your chin up and just keep on going Deepest Sympathy
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