“America’s Got Talent” pays tribute to Emily Gold after the death of a 17-year-old dancer
America’s Got Talent pays tribute to former contestant Emily Gold, who committed suicide at the age of just 17.
“The AGT family sends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and team members of Emily Gold. She was a bright young soul and will be greatly missed,” the show’s official X account shared, alongside a photo of the teenager smiling and AGT Sign.
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The AGT family extends its deepest condolences to Emily Gold’s family, friends and crew. She was a bright young soul and will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/j3tv3mAhU2
— America’s Got Talent (@AGT) 17 September 2024
The dancer’s parents, Steven Gold and Brandy Gold, also shared a heartbreaking message about their deceased daughter on Instagram. “It is with immense sadness that we share with you all that we lost our beautiful Emily on September 13th,” they wrote under a photo of Emily in her cheerleading uniform. “Our hearts have a hole as big as the universe right now.”
The statement continued: “The love and support we are receiving shows us how many lives this angel has touched and lifted up, and that will help us through the most difficult time of our lives. Thank you all for your love and support.”
Gold was found dead at 11:52 p.m. on Friday (September 13), the San Bernardino coroner said PeopleAccording to the California Highway Patrol Information Office, “California Highway Patrol officers from the Rancho Cucamonga area responded to a pedestrian who was stranded in the roadway.”
The statement continued: “When officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old female who had been struck by at least one other vehicle in the carpool lane of 210 eastbound. The woman succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.”
Last month, Gold and the Los Osos High School dance team were eliminated in the America’s Got Talent quarter-finals. However, the team received a standing ovation from judge Simon Cowell. “It was absolutely brilliant,” he said at the time. “What I loved about it was the energy. I think what I’ve just seen is everything a great school should do, which is encourage talent and friendship.”
Gold’s community has since started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for her family. You can see it here.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 or visit the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website for free, confidential emotional support and resources 24/7.
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