“Chief Deputy Chad Brooks at the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office tells us at this time, it’s suspected Hicks died of a suspected drug overdose.
“We’re told Hicks was found inside a bathroom on the floor, drugs and paraphernalia were found at the scene. Hicks was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Skilyr Hicks — a one-time contestant on “America’s Got Talent” — has died … TMZ has learned.
“The young singer-songwriter passed away Monday, having been found lifeless in the home of a friend — this according to her mother, Jodi. She says she doesn’t know the actual homeowner. Skilyr’s body was discovered in Liberty, South Carolina.”
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