Paula Abdul Opens Up About Fan Suicide

Report: Abdul Fan Changed Name to Paula
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"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul is opening up about the suicide of "American Idol" contestant and alleged stalker Paula Goodspeed.

"It was devastating and tragic, and there aren't enough feelings that I can articulate without getting into a whole plethora of things," Abdul tells "Good Morning America."

Goodspeed was found dead this past month in a car near Abdul's Los Angeles home. The cause of death was from an apparent drug overdose.

"I've got to tell you, luckily for me, I was at Hollywood week for 'American Idol' when it happened. I can't even imagine if I was right there in my home," Paula said.

"It's just been a very, very tough three weeks for me ... and for her family and for everyone involved."

Abdul and "American Idol" return to television for the season premiere on Jan. 13.

Published 12/8/08 by the Insider

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  • happy birthday!! =)
    ishan 6/19/09 Reply
  • I just watched the view today, Dec 9th, Tuesday. Apparently Paula was on yesterday and then continued her interview with Barbara on Barbaras XM radio show. There were some heavy comments made about Fox and Idol producers..whats the real deal??
    MsPixie 12/9/08 Reply