Zuri Craigknown for reaching the finals by appearing in the season 10 finals america’s got talent, died. he was 44 years old.
The singer died on Friday, according to an announcement shared Sunday by his family on his ZoReMi Entertainment Instagram page featuring a collage of images from Craig’s life and career.
“We are deeply saddened Announcing Our Beloved Son’s Transition, brother and friend Zuri Craig,” they wrote. “Thank you for your prayers. Please respect our privacy during this unimaginable time of mourning.”
Craig, who competed with Jeffrey Lewis as half of the Craig Lewis Band, america’s got talent 2015 Season 10. James Brown‘This is a Man’s World’ and Mary J. Blige‘s “I’m Going Down” finished fifth.
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Craig used to work with Tyler Perryon screen in Madea’s Big Happy Family (2011), Madea Christmas (2011), as well as providing vocals, Madea gets a job (2013).He also created a web series titled Black Hollywood: Atlanta,He made a casting call July last year.