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- Zuri Craig passed distant connected Oct. 21, 2022.
- He was a contestant connected America’s Got Talent.
- He besides appeared successful a fistful of Tyler Perry movies.
“It is with profound sadness that we denote the modulation of our beloved son, brother, and friend, Zuri Craig,” the household of the precocious America’s Got Talent performer posted connected Oct. 23. The message, which was shared connected societal media, added, “We convey you successful beforehand for your prayers. Please grant our privateness during this unimaginable clip of mourning. Official details to follow.” The connection listed Zuri’s day of passing arsenic Oct. 21, 2022. He was conscionable 44.
No origin of decease was revealed. Fans responded with emotion and sadness. “My condolences to his household and friends,” wrote one. “You blessed the satellite with your astonishing talent.. you volition beryllium missed,” added another. “Words cannot accidental enough. Our condolences to the family.” “Prayers to his household and friends. Rest successful Peace, King.” As the satellite mourns this loss, here’s what you request to cognize astir Zur.
Mediapunch/ShutterstockZuri Craig Was On Season 10 of ‘America’s Got Talent’
Zuri was 1 fractional of the singing duet The CraigLewis Band that made it each the mode to the finals of America’s Got Talent in 2015. During their tally connected Season 10, Zuri and Jeffrey Lewis delivered a memorable show of James Browns’ “This Is A Man’s World” and earned a aureate buzzer for their screen of Mary J. Blige’s “I’m Going Down.” However, they yet finished down ventriloquist Paul Zerdin.
It Took A While For Him To Get On ‘AGT’
“I’ve wanted to audition for AGT for the past 3 years now, but I could ne'er person Jeffrey to audition with me,” Zuri said successful an interrogation with the Gossip And Gab blog successful 2015. “I asked him to audition and helium yet said YES!”
Jeffrey mourned Zuri’s passing online. “Yesterday, I mislaid my brother, my friend. I americium broken, wholly devastated. I emotion you much than words tin express. The CraigLewis Band Forever! Rest In Peace My Friend.”
On yesterday I mislaid my brother, my friend. I americium broken, wholly devastated. I emotion you much than words tin express. The CraigLewis Band Forever! Rest In Peace My Friend 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/Ox6jXTx8an
— Jeffery Lewis (@iamjefferylewis) October 23, 2022
He Worked With Tyler Perry…
Before Zuri was connected AGT, helium was already an on-screen talent, acknowledgment to Tyler Perry. The Madea creator discovered Zuri done the singer’s YouTube covers, and hired him to enactment connected his movies, per Us Weekly. Zuri appeared successful Madea’s Big Happy Family (2011), A Madea Christmas (2011) and Madea Gets a Job (2013)
…And Was On A Podcast
Zuri’s IMDB illustration lists 1 different acting credit, on with his enactment connected Tyler Perry’s movies. Zuri played the relation of a preacher successful The Color Purple Audio Experience: A payment for Black Womxn. The podcast series, besides featured Felicia Fields, Melody Betts, Alexis J. Roston, and Galen J. Williams.
He Expanded Into The Entertainment Industry
Zuri established ZoReMi Entertainment, which allowed him to enactment connected immoderate productions successful Atlanta, Georgia. In October, ZoReMi Ent announced Soul Food Live at the Center Stage Theatre. The accumulation featured Melvin Crispell III, Paris Bennett, Stout, Jessica Dinae, Yael Hilton, and more. Previous productions included Zuri Craig’s Social Media Christmas, Zuri Craig’s The House That Misery Built, and a accumulation of The Truth About Black Men.
Our thoughts are with Zuri’s household during this clip of loss.
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