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Leah LaBelle died in an automobile accident early Wednesday morning in Los Angeles.

And though she appeared on American Idol 15 years ago, her Idol family made it clear she was never forgotten.

Social media tributes to the 31-year-old also included Twitter statements from Paula Abdul, the judge who made sure Leah made it to the Season 3 finals, and Pharrell Williams, the man who produced her 2013 singles “Sexify” and “Lolita.”

Paul Abdul: @leahlabelle was beautiful & had the voice of an ANGEL. She was my wild card pick on @AmericanIdol. I’m heartbroken to know that she & her husband @RasualButler45 have passed away. What a horrible tragedy. I send my love and deepest condolences to her family and friends.

Pharrell Williams: “@leahlabelle , your spirit was just as your voice; beautiful. Moments like these leave us with so many questions. What I don’t question is how much you loved God, how much you love your life partner and where you guys are now. Sing Sis, sing.”

Here are the tributes to Leah from her Season 3 colleagues on American Idol.

This just doesn’t seem right even saying right now but Rest In Peace Baby Girl ?? @leahlabelle I will never forget you. Idol Family Forever @AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/13VtuivjIE

— Fantasia (@TasiasWord) January 31, 2018

Oh sweet, sweet, Leah. I cannot believe you are gone.
My second friend in two days.
Heaven must be a musical paradise.

— Diana DeGarmo Young (@DianaDeGarmo) January 31, 2018

So sad to hear the devastating news. Remembering happy times w/ my friend @leahlabelle & my @AmericanIdol family. We love you, Leah! Your light shines on in the memories of all those you touched. Love & aloha to Leah’s family. ?❤️? #leahlabelle #americanidol #gonetoosoon #rip pic.twitter.com/TrYKUBj4Yy

— Jasmine Trias (@JasmineTrias) February 1, 2018

My heart is hurting. ?My sister @leahlabelle is in heaven. An Extremely talented and beautiful young lady, inside and out. I cannot believe this. Please pray for strength for her mom and family. ?? #gonetoosoon #americanidol #family

A post shared by LaToyaLondon (@latoyalondon) on Jan 31, 2018 at 2:21pm PST

My heart is broken! ? R.I.P. ???? #angels #LeahLaBelle #RasualButler

A post shared by George Huff (@georgehuff4real) on Jan 31, 2018 at 12:09pm PST

@leahlabelle it broke my heart , when I heard the news ! The world lost a shining star ! My prayers and thoughts are with your family ! Rest In Peace .

A post shared by Jennifer Hudson (@iamjhud) on Jan 31, 2018 at 4:26pm PST