Overview

• Alice Tan Ridley, known for her powerful voice and journey from subway busker to national fame on 'America's Got Talent,' has died at age 72 in New York City.
• Her family confirmed her passing on March 25, 2025, though no cause of death was disclosed.
• Ridley spent over three decades singing in New York City's subway stations before captivating audiences during her 2010 'America's Got Talent' audition with Etta James’ 'At Last.'
• She released her debut album, 'Never Lost My Way,' in 2016 and retired in 2018 due to health challenges, including dementia.
• Ridley is survived by her children, including actress Gabourey Sidibe, and her twin grandchildren, Cooper and Maya, who were born in 2024.