Paula Abdul's privacy and life has been intruded upon, as a fan who was reportedly also an ex contestant of the show has committed suicide on her street near her home.
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A neighbor of Paula Abdul's reported to TMZ.com the deceased woman had been seen repeatedly in the vicinity the last few weeks.
The car where the body was discovered reportedly had a license plate that read "ABL LV" and a picture of Paula hanging from the rear-view mirror.
An LAPD spokesperson stated, “This has been ruled an apparent suicide and the coroner’s office is now investigating. The body was found around 6 p.m. Tuesday.”
The deceased woman has been tentatively identified as a past contestant on the fifth season of "Idol", Paula Goodspeed.
The multi-million dollar home of Paula Abdul where a body of a woman was found dead in her car outside.
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Former contestant Goodspeed performed "Proud Mary" before Abdul, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell during tryouts.
Abdul also released a statement, saying, “I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired yesterday. My heart and prayers go out to her family.”
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