Roslyn Singleton from America's Got Talent dies aged 39
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Gregory Robinson
Featured Image Credit: Roslyn Singleton / Facebook / NBC
Topics: US News
Roslyn Singleton has died aged 39 after a battle with brain cancer.
Singleton’s husband, America’s Got Talent contestant Ray Singleton, confirmed the tragic news on his Instagram account on Wednesday (16 November). Roslyn died the previous day.
He wrote: "WELL DONE!! Our wife earned her wings yesterday while peacefully sleeping right at home where she wanted to be. This road ahead is going to be INCREDIBLY long and difficult! She taught us all SOMETHING…
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"She’s where we’re all trying to get one day so no need to be sad! Now we celebrate her legacy, her impact, her story & HER SPIRIT! She will LIVE FOREVER!!"
Roslyn was diagnosed in 2013 before going into remission for six years, however, another tumour was found in 2019.
She often shared her journey battling brain cancer on her Instagram account.
She had worked in the Navy as an executive administrative assistant in Afghanistan.
The pair went viral in 2020 after her husband uploaded a video of himself serenading her with the song ‘Get You’ by Daniel Caesar before she had brain surgery.
Ray auditioned for the 16th season of America’s Got Talent in 2021 with an emotional performance dedicated to his wife, who joined him on stage after his performance.
Tributes have been pouring in from fans of America’s Got Talent and some famous faces.
Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star and supermodel Cynthia Bailey wrote: "Heart broken. she will be missed. she was a force. blessed to have spent time with your queen.”
Television personality Shaunie O'Neal also gave her sympathies: "Rest well Queen, she will be missed. God bless you Will, we will be praying for you and your family sending LOVE."
While rapper DeJ Loaf wrote: "Thanks for showing us what love is.”
Former NBA player Dwayne Wade said: “Thank you both for allowing us all to celebrate you and become apart of your lives. Ros has a light that will always shine.”
Actor Neil Brown Jr. shared: “Dear God she lived magnificently!! You guys were and are a beautiful inspiration of what God intends for us all. So very humbled to have found you both and bless you infinitely through this time as she goes to be with the father and make heaven that much more beautiful !”
And a fan of the couple said: “You two taught us all something about true love, and exemplified honoring vows in a way most have never seen. Thank you for sharing parts of this journey with us sincere prayers and condolences!”
Another Instagram user commented: “Thank you for sharing her to the world, Ray! We all love you both!”
Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
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