Zuri Craig, ‘AGT’ finalist & Tyler Perry collaborator, dead at 44

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Zuri Craig, who made it to the finals of America’s Got Talent season 10 and worked with Tyler Perry on a number of films, has died, per People. He was 44.

Craig’s family announced on his ZoReMi Entertainment’s Instagram page that the singer had died Friday. The family did not disclose a cause of death.

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the transition of our beloved son, brother and friend, Zuri Craig,” they wrote, sharing a photo collage of Craig’s life and career. “We thank you in advance for your prayers. Please honor our privacy during this unimaginable time of mourning.”

 

 
 
 
 
 
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During his time on AGT in 2015, Craig competed with Jeffrey Lewis as the “Craig Lewis Band” and performed covers of James Brown’s “This is a Man’s World” and Mary J. Blige’s “I’m Goin’ Down.” The pair ultimately finished in fifth place.

Craig also collaborated with Perry, holding onscreen roles in Madea’s Big Happy Family (2011) and A Madea Christmas (2011) and providing vocals in Madea Gets a Job (2013). He also created “Black Hollywood: Atlanta,” a web series for which he held a casting call last July.

Rest in peace, Zuri Craig.

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