Rickey Smith: key obituary facts
Is Rickey Smith dead? Yes. Rickey Smith died on May 5, 2016, at age 36.
Cause of death: Rickey Smith's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Rickey Smith known for?
Rickey Smith was an American reality show participant.
More about Rickey Smith
Born: January 21, 2003.
Rickey Smith, an American reality show participant, died on May 5, 2016.
He was identified with the second season of American Idol, which began in January 2003 and helped establish the format’s early national audience. The season’s run marked a transition for the series, with Ryan Seacrest taking over as the sole host after Brian Dunkleman left following the first season.
Smith was part of the group of contestants competing in the show that year, when Ruben Studdard won the title over Clay Aiken.