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

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.

Harris placed sixth in ‘Idol’ season 13 — which aired on Fox in 2014 — giving his takes on Darius Rucker’s “Radio,” John Mayer’s “Waiting on the World to Change,” and Ray LaMontagne’s “Shelter,” among his other performances on the show.

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