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Family of Former America’s Got Talent Contestant Nolan Neal Asks for Help Following His Sudden Death
The family of former contestant on America’s Got Talent and The Voice, Nolan Neal, is seeking for help after his sudden death on Monday.
The Singer’s daughter, Caylin Cate, set up a GoFundMe page, and wrote that her father didn’t have life insurance “or any money whatsoever.”
“The expenses that come from this are extensive as we are trying to prepare for his funeral and fly in his son & loved ones,” her statement continued. “If you want to help in anyway, you can donate here. Anything is appreciated and I am so grateful for the community rallying behind us.”
The exact cause of Neal’s death has not been determined by authorities. Neal’s cousin Dylan Seals, said he “ultimately succumbed to his battle with substance abuse”, according to the PEOPLE
The late musician’s cousin called him “one of the most talented people he’s ever met while working in the entertainment industry.”
“He was always open and honest about [his substance abuse] struggle,” Seals said. “He was a loving father and son. A light to all who knew him. My heart goes out to his two children and his mother Cathy.”
Neal first rose to recognition as a contestant in The Voice’s 15th season, airing in 2016. Nearly four years later, Neal went on to compete on America’s Got Talent in 2020.
The GoFundMe page, which was also posted on Neal’s verified Facebook page, surpassed its $15,000 goal within 24 hours, and currently has more than $20,000 of donations.
Dozens of comments on both Facebook and the fundraising page show the impact he had on fans and friends alike.
“Sending so much love to all. This heartbreak has no words. I am profoundly, deeply and inexpressibly sorry,” one GonFundMe contributor wrote.
Another added: “My heart goes out to Caylin and Nolan’s family. I was so sad to hear that he had passed away. I first saw Nolan’s story on AGT. It was so inspiring … He had a heart of gold and the voice of an angel. Thank you for touching the hearts of so many people and being an idle [sic] for so many people buddy. Keep singing up in heaven my friend.”
