Many viewers of “The Voice” Season 24 rooted for South Carolina crooner Dylan Carter.
But just three years after he sang his way into living rooms across the US, the 24-year-old has reportedly died as a result of a car crash.
The mayor of his hometown, Moncks Corner, provided a few details and the town’s condolences, as the Daily Mail reported:
Thomas Hamilton Jr. posted on his Facebook: ‘Our family is heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dylan Carter in a car accident. As a gifted singer, he frequently entertained our community with his performances at Town events.
‘His kindness and charm earned him immense respect, and his absence will be deeply felt. To the loved ones and acquaintances of Dylan, we offer our sincerest condolences during this difficult period.
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‘The Town of Moncks Corner, its Council, and entire staff extend their deepest sympathies. He was much more to our family than an entertainer he was our friend and we are deeply saddened.’
The Local Voice, a non-profit that provides care to women fighting breast cancer, shared an additional statement as Carter was co-founder of the organization and often performed at their fundraising events.
The organization shared on their Facebook page: ‘With heavy hearts we share the passing of Dylan Carter, co-founder of The Local Voice, talented musician, and someone who meant so much to our community.
‘Dylan was the heart of what we do. He believed every voice matters and lived that every day. Through his music, his kindness, and his smile, he brought people together and made everyone feel seen.
Additional tributes and condolences poured in on social media:
My condolences to his family and friends, I am praying for them🙏
Country music superstar Reba McEntire, who was Carter’s coach during his 12-episode run on the reality competition series, was among the celebrities who expressed their thoughts upon hearing the news.
On Monday, McEntire shared a photo of the young singer to her Instagram Stories, alongside a sweet tribute.
“We will miss Dylan so much,” the Grammy-winner wrote. “He was a brilliant, kind and talented young man who brought a huge ray of sunshine to The Voice. Rest in peace, my dear friend.”
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office for more information.
Carter made his mark on The Voice with a memorable performance during the blind audition stage, delivering an emotional rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Look To You.” The singer was just 20 at the time, and later explained to the judges that he chose the song to honor his mother, who had died the year prior.
Carter ultimately earned a four-chair turn from judges Niall Horan, John Legend, Gwen Stefani, and McEntire, who were teary-eyed as they battled it out to determine who would be his coach.
Here’s some additional coverage of the developing news:
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