American Idol contestant who finished third on the reality competition series’ debut season, has died at age 42.The singer-songwriter’s husband, Craig Sadler, announced the news in an emotional Facebook post on Saturday, referring to Nikki by her married name.
He said she suffered a brain aneurysm earlier in the week and was on life support until early Sunday morning.“Many of you already know something is wrong.
The love of my life Nikki Sadler suffered an aneurysm on Wednesday,” he wrote. “She was so loved that I know thousands of you will be grieving with us.” Nikki appeared on American Idol in 2002 and placed behind Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson, who went onto win the competition.She’s perhaps best remembered on the show for her.
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