American Idol Former 'American Idol' finalist Elliott Yamin's mother Claudette dies 04/01/2008 Claudette Yamin, the mother of former American Idol fifth-season finalist Elliott Yamin, died on Monday night. She was 65. Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' alum Mandisa's cause of death revealed'American Idol' alum Mandisa dead at age 47Katharine McPhee leaves David Foster tour after "horrible" family tragedy TAGS: American Idol Elliott Yamin
