Just hours before he was killed, Willie Spence was still singing | WSB-TV

[@MizzRivera86]

This man popped in my head....came to youtube to listen to his music.I JUST FOUND OUT HE PASSED...IM SO SAD!!!

[@ThatDeadBakka]

omg same..... i looked him up feeling like hearing his voice.. but now this?? why did we have to lose another amazing singer?! first we lost christina grimmie and then it was chester bennington, and now him? why?

[@michaelmcdonald6670]

What utter Rubbish.

[@mrdickemthehoodmechanic3280]

Same

[@kokainejane773]

Today the same happened to me🥺❤️Rip Willie 🤍🕊️

[@lilmarcus6915]

Me too I literally just found out

[@karap2825]

Singing all the way to heaven ❤️❤️❤️. RIP what a blessing you left us. And a blessing to be able to hear your voice

[@maryhillwill33]

GOD IS SATAN, WHITES GOD WHO KILLED HIM, SATAN WHO IS GOD WHO KILLS FULL BLACKS, U BLACKS DONT SEE THAT YET, HOW WHITES ALWAYS BE IN CHARGE OVER THINGS, OVER JOBS, HOW WHITES FORCED OUR BLACK ANCESTORS TO BE SLAVES FOR THEM WITH GOD SATAN HELP WE CANT SEE GOD BUT WHITES CAN,,, THAT SHOULD HELP U FULL BLACKS SEE SOMETHING.... NOW HOW U BLACKS GONNA TRUST SOMETHING YALL CANT SEE? THEY STOLE OUR WORLD FROM US & TREATED US WRONG..WHITES& SATAN NEED LEAVE OUR EARTH ASAP..

[@Paula-nm8vq]

Now Willie is Heavens Choir!R.I.P my Friend😢

[@mr.whitlowjr.317]

I literally was just searching for his "Diamonds" cover, stumbled upon his original music for the first time, and now I'm stumbling upon this. Just know you left a mark on this world, young brother. Shine on...✊🏾💯

[@tweetdaone4450]

Me too

[@becke6021]

Shine bright Willie. You did here. Wherever you are, they're lucky to have your voice.

[@shawndon3622]

Goes to show how precious every moment is..RIP to this young man & condolences to his friends & family.

[@Freeakiii]

willie will always be remembered. I'm 13 and i will alway keep him in my heart.

[@UpintheAir457]

Why

[@vestagomado7873]

999 onion 9

[@dangrimes5078]

@@UpintheAir457 He was probably inspired by Willie's singing. Or maybe it's something else, who the hell knows.

[@dekotahrunninghorse9372]

Such an incredible loss. He was such an extremely exordinary singer and beautiful person. My deepest deepest condolences and prayers to his family , fan all who knew him. He forever be in my heart and forever inspire me to keep singing. ❤

[@Ryostg]

I'm so shock. Just knew that he has passed away. Thank you Willie you had shared to the world your amazing voice before you went. RIP.

[@brittanyjulien252]

Rest in peace beautiful man..

[@marccreelman6066]

Give this man his Grammy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rip Willie

[@GleenwoodEABaby]

A Grammy for dying?

[@marccreelman6066]

@@GleenwoodEABaby troll

[@nataliem1070]

So young, may he rest in peace

[@accessibilitycompliant9044]

RIP WILLIE!! You can sing with the angels!!

[@montelturner2259]

The angels can sing with him... that beauty was to pure for us..

[@cadebecker2486]

He's now singing in heaven. I hope god is taking good care of this young man.

[@ronaldsmith8771]

i wish i could sing like that....rip homey

[@kristiwetsel9531]

Rip Willie 💔 your voice and kindness will forever carry your legacy

[@Austyyy_]

You’ll never be forgotten Willie.

[@nesptahsoitis2607]

I drive 24 often and think it's majestic and can be hypnotic at certain parts. It's like the number of fatalities is unbelievable. My condolences to his family and love ones.

[@shadonnafoster8497]

He was a angel😇🕊❤️

[@StaceyJoy14]

God bless you Willie, thank you for showing what a true man of God and Georgia lover looks like

[@byoung869]

so sad.. I recently met him at my job one time and he was so happy I recognized him . .. I told him how beautiful he sounds and I can tell that made his day... 😇oh my God rest in peace

[@dangrimes5078]

Where do you work?

[@byoung869]

@@dangrimes5078 well where I used to work... Red roof inn

[@dangrimes5078]

@@byoung869 oh cool, I didn't expect you to respond. I'll bet Willie was a super nice man. I just don't understand what happened. Why did he go off the road? Was he reaching for something he dropped? I guess we'll never know.

[@dgainz3246]

Damn bro bro can sing too life is crazy I swear

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

🥺🙏🏽 prays to him & his family my his soul rest in peace

[@veronicacassis6208]

God bless him what a beautiful voice what a beautiful man God bless him and his family ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Kitsuneautistic]

I know that I only found out about him after he died, but I still miss him😭🕊RIP Willie

[@Desireesorenson]

One of the most beautiful voice’s I’ve ever heard in my entire life ❤❤ he could’ve been making amazing albums for the remainder of his life competing with the Great’s and becoming a legend….

[@vhanna7351]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 lifted to the Most High on behalf of this family. Thank you young man for your BEAUTIFUL gift of song. Rest well 🕊 🕊.

[@msross2323]

My condolences to his family and friends. RIP my brother ❤️🙏

[@LyosamOficial]

How I’m supposed to take this? One of my biggest wishes was making music w/ you… Even tho we didn’t know each other, I thought of him very dearly. Since we look a little bit similar, I saw him as a person of big aspirations. I’m really sad… See you in heaven bro.🕊

[@tonyahoward8181]

We all loved you Willie it really hurted my heart. I scream when I heard what happen. You are a true blessing off God rip. Love and miss you

[@violettashearer8872]

May his soul rest in peace.

[@eclectictreasures955]

Much RESPECT from the News Anchors in sharing some of this young man’s life.❤

[@jazzmapalmer6497]

Omg...i just found out. I loved him and his voice. And all the shows he was on

[@GliZzlovinGraNNy]

For those who knew him he definitely our diamond in the sky 💙 rip Willie 💎

[@tatianaallen8143]

He sounds astounding wow 😣😳.

[@monicagoodridge8928]

I play your take on shine bright like a diamond at my gatherings from England, what a legend... Sing with the angels 🎶❤️

[@italianrogers9127]

So Sad praying for his loved ones..😢💖🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@brendaalston6001]

May his soul 🙏 rest in peace such a awesome angel with a amazing voice 🙏

[@lindacooke4062]

So sad about Willie. Prayers go out to his family and friends. He had a awesome voice. Willie sing on in the Angel choir in Heaven😇

[@DAD-LOVES_IOANNA]

So talented and so young man with a great voice.Willie RIP from now singing with the Angels. Blessings to his family

[@brandonchaney2500]

Continuing to pray for his family... Willie had the voice of an angel

[@samoerai6807]

Came here to find out wether he made a full cover of “Diamonds”. Walked right into this 💔. I wish everyone that loved him the best. The guy really didn’t deserve this 😞

[@LisaLisa-mx3hq]

Omg,I didn't know Willie had passed.....sadly my Mother was killed in a Car Accident when She was only 33 😢 my heart breaks for Him and His Family,suffering such a loss, it's something that never leaves you,so tragic and so heartbreaking 💔 RIP Willie,my heart goes out to you and your loved ones. 🙏 😭🙏

[@amanicraine5728]

this makes my heart heavy 💔

[@SubliminalMindSetM5]

My playlist is all him as soon as i tried to enjoy his voice i look at the screen to see rip WHAT DO YOU MEAN THIS AMAZING SOUL LEFT US 💔😭 this hurts soo bad im just now finding out right before my birthday ..im already depressed now this

[@philiplockett2242]

Omg came back to this man after hearing and loving his music a few years ago oh nooo soooo sad 😢😢😢😢

[@goddessofpeacelove5341]

My Deepest and Sincere Condolences 💐 goes out to the family 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💕💗✨💫

[@BeRightBack131]

How very very sad! 😢 he had such a BEAUTIFUL voice! And so very very young. RIP. 🙏

[@robertsmall2061]

God received another amazing Angel to be by his side. I could not get enough of listening to Willie’s voice. Such an amazing talent taken away from us too soon. I feel so bad for his family and especially his mom whom he was very close to. RIP Willie gone but never forgotten. In your brief time with us you and your voice not only helped but also made a lot of us smile while we listened to you sing. Thank you Willie.

[@josephkasler7972]

Most beautiful voice I have ever heard

[@Chaeya]

So sorry. RIP :(

[@annarosas9829]

😢😢😢 didn't know he died until today definitely a great loss .wow he was so talented. Is unbelievable he passed away. My condolences to the family n friends. 😢😢😢😢

[@ladypinkbagsetc.9116]

R.I.P young man.. condolences to the family of this beautiful young man. Heaven has another Angel 💖🙏🏼

[@DeadOGChannel]

I've known about Willie Spence for years ever since that viral video of him singing Diamonds by Rihanna. I'm sad to hear such a talented person such as him has died. He had so much passion in his voice and a whole life ahead of him (especially since he seemed to be getting successful), he deserved better. RIP.

[@marydavenport2241]

He was already a Star. One of Gods Star Angel he let us See and Hear. Golden

[@justliving4todaywishing4]

Wow I'm just seeing a tic tok a video of him singing diamonds Willie if u can here us down here u most definitely touched us all with your singing abilities Bravo my brother R.i.p 💯💪🏿❤️

[@yvonneandrews703]

Continue to rest well .... my Condolences so sorry beautiful Voice .🤴🏽🌹🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽✝️🌹

[@nolanarnadojr9894]

My favorite guy on American idol 🥺🥺

[@marciamullings3787]

Such a beautiful person going to soon never he will never be forgotten my condolences to his family friend and everybody Who loves him rest in peace God be with his family😢 💔

[@LeafsAndCars]

So young and talented! Willie WILL BE remembered for how his powerful voice made the music world sit up and take notice! Godspeed young man. Let us hear your voice again from heaven! CONDOLENCES THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO HIS FAMILY.

[@HardlyWorkin-kh5uh]

He had the potential to be an absolute legend.

[@imnotkai4367]

wow i remember hearing his “shine bright like a diamond” cover in school from years ago. i just found out he passed. R.I.P willie

[@rosalindalay4499]

Angel now in heaven..rip❤️🧸

[@beviebevilasmiles3300]

This is heartbreaking 💔💔💔 I loved his talent and music❤️ Rest in heaven🙏🫶

[@blondinahassell3381]

Sing on Willie🕊Rest in paradise Willie 💔🙏

[@buzzlightyear2490]

My heart bleeds for our lose, we all need more then ever

[@debbiebeaulieu6787]

Remembering😢 ❤ Willie Spencer 😢 🙏 I haven't watched Idol due to this young man robbed of HIS WIN 😢SAD but another angelic voice has caught my attention this season..we are team... Iam Tongi 2023 ❤🎶 🎤 It is no contest, Iam Is the winner 2023 ❤

[@karma92sims14]

Life is so precious rest in peace love you will truly be missed 😢😢

[@lucyaisha424]

Ooh my God I was just looking for Willie little did I know he is no more.continue resting in peace young boy

[@miahzmakintosh7382]

RIP Willie 🙏🏿

[@janetrogers4738]

Rest in peace. I pray for his family and friends.

[@p.n8861]

Rest in Peace 🙏

[@rosalynharris3888]

I’m so sorry for your lost you have my deepest condolences 💐

[@raezay18]

Like how he said shine bright like a diamond willie we miss you everyday ❤️❤️🥺🕊

[@excusemybeauty7916]

this one has touched me....lost for words

[@stefanbyrd3962]

Damn damn I'm gonna miss music from you bruh lord bless his fam please

[@HurricanePatrick]

When you hear stuff like this it makes you remember how unfair life is

[@candancefoster4082]

May his mother and family be comforted by God.

[@johnnyb8399]

This is so Sad 😭😭😭😭😭

[@bigjake-o]

Singing with the angels now 😔

[@6FStyleCo]

Man had the voice of a angel. Rip

[@nelidaortiz2725]

My heart goes to his family so young talented and beautiful heart My condolences 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@anthonylarajr4333]

Prayers 🙏

[@michaeljo1240]

Bless your soul Willie, your voice will continue to forever shine bright like a diamond for eternity and inspire.🙏👼♥️✨💎

[@tatianaallen8143]

Condolences to the family

[@gabriellataylor9790]

Soo sad such a special talent r.i.p Willie u always mesmerized me with ur voice😪😪😪

[@ivylinrolle8020]

OMG my thoughts and prayers 🙏 to his family and friends 💔 my heart ❤️ broke for the family RIP angel 😇 🙏 beautiful voice ❤️ RIP Wille

[@notfromthisworld7558]

Rip amazing voice and singer ❤

[@silverhairedqueen3748]

Sorry to hear this sad news....been playing his music ever since he did the 'Diamonds' cover. Prayers for his family🙏🙏🙏

[@freeaztlan1979]

RIP

[@dorethaevans3477]

Singing angel !

[@melaniemartin1331]

Rest in paradise sweetheart.

[@soloskech3087]

I’m barely knowing what happened to him this just breaks my heart he was my winner on Idol my condolences to his family n friends

[@milliganus]

So sad..Beautiful soul now singing with the heavenly host.

[@elenavillarreal9593]

RIP Willie 🕊️

[@Nkosikendrick]

This is hard.

[@user-sx1fg7lc3c]

So wild man. Anyone could be gone tomorrow.

[@QueenPhatKat]

Praying for family

[@tylershirley6951]

Wow this breaks my heart. What a wonderful creation of the Lord. He'll be singing for heaven right next to Jesus.. God bless his soul. His voice will never be forgotten. RIP

[@sophiabright8371]

Oh mannnnnn. What a LOSS! MY HEART IS BROKEN.

[@sandracarr583]

Never forgotten…sleep in Heavenly Peace 🕊🕊🕊