A cause of death is currently unknown, but Hicks toldTMZher daughter suffered from both substance abuse and depression.
“I can’t possibly put into words how broken-hearted I am.
I will miss her like crazy.
Skilyr Hicks performing on ‘America’s Got Talent’.Bill Records/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
I’ll miss her voice, her long warm hugs, her constantly making jokes using puns.
Her ability to create music that inspired thousands of people.”
Although Hicks earned four yeses from the judges, she was eliminated before the show’s live rounds.
A representative forAGTdid not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.
