Alice Tan Ridley, ‘America’s Got Talent’ singer and Gabourey Sidibe’s mother, dead at 72

Alice Tan Ridley, ‘America’s Got Talent’ singer and Gabourey Sidibe’s mother, dead at 72

A beloved New York City subway singer who was launched into stardom on “America’s Got Talent” has died at age 72. Alice Tan Ridley, the mother of Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe, died on March 25 in New York City. Her death was confirmed by her loved ones, including the “Precious” actress, 41, in an obituary published by … Read more