Heartbreaking Loss: 17-Year-Old ‘America’s Got Talent’ Contestant Emily Gold Passes Away Weeks After Show Appearance
Emily Gold, a talented 17-year-old cheerleader who recently appeared on America’s Got Talent, has tragically passed away.
On September 16, her high school dance team at Los Osos High School shared the heartbreaking news, posting, “It is with such a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beautiful, kind, and loving Emily Gold.”
Gold lost her life after a personal struggle.
She was a senior at Los Osos High School and served as the Varsity Dance Captain, earning admiration from her teammates as a leader and role model.
She and her team had made it to the quarterfinals on America’s Got Talent, receiving a standing ovation from judge Simon Cowell, who described their performance as “absolutely brilliant” and full of energy, even comparing it to High School Musical.
Friends, family, and teammates have been paying tribute to Gold, with one individual sharing, “She will be missed dearly. May she rest in peace.”
A GoFundMe campaign has raised $25,000 in support of her family. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available by calling or texting 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
