Freddie Combs has died at the age of 49. His wife Kay confirmed the news to TMZ. What has happened though?
Freddie Combs was a popular X-Factor star. His soaring voice has grabbed the audience’s attention when he first appeared on X Factor in 2012. It was the day when he came into the limelight in the media.
Furthermore, Freddie was a minister and an incredible singer. Although Freddie did not last for long in the show, soon he was the fan’s favorite. He auditioned and sang a song by Bette Midler’s 1988 song “Wind Beneath My Wings” in Greensboro.
The judges, Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, L.A. Reid, and Demi Lovato were stunned by his performance.
Who Was Freddie Combs? How Did He Die?
Freddie was the star of the X-factor season 2. He has worked as a minister before his audition in 2012.
He certainly became the fan’s favorite ever since. Although he didn’t win the show, the judges vowed Freddie
‘X-Factor’ Star Freddie Combs Dies at 49 https://t.co/9nNBKnEPWi
— Variety (@Variety) September 16, 2021
As per Eonline, Freddie has passed away on September 10, 2021. The cause of death was natural as he died because of kidney failure. He was surrounded by his family and wife when he left the world.
Freddie Combs’s Wife Is Kay Combs
Freddie described his wife Kay as an incredible woman. The duo tied the knot in 1996 and was inseparable despite Freddie’s gigantic body weight.
As per Freddie’s interview on X-factor audition time, he was escorted in a wheelchair by his wife, Kay. She has been back supporting him since 1996.
Watch his fantastic performance on YouTube. The video has nearly 1 million views as of September 2021.
It’s not clear if Freddie has kids or not. We’re keeping our eyes on this topic.
Nevertheless, Freddie has no bio or name on Wikipedia, but his short biography is available on Deadline.
Freddie Combs Weight Loss And Illness Revealed
Freddie has shared his weight loss experience in the X-factor interview in 2012. In 2009, he was hospitalized and almost dead due to his extreme weight of 920 pounds.
The doctor suggests losing weight, and he worked hard to lose the weight. It’s hard to believe, but he lose over 500 pounds when he auditioned for the X-Factor show in 2012.
As per TMZ, Freddie died due to kidney failure. It’s not confirmed, but he might be suffering from diabetes and other illness as well.
In 2012, the duo was featured in the documentary series called Heavily Ever After. The series shared the stories of couples who were trying to lose weight.
