The voice Contestant Lauren Duski mourns the death of her mother, Janis Duski, in a touching tribute posted to Instagram. According TMZwho first reported the news, police in Tuscarora Township on the Indiana River in Michigan said Janis was found dead in an apparent suicide.
In her Instagram post, Lauren Duski says she was hesitant to share the news publicly, but thought she could help others through her mother's story.
“I didn't plan to share this, but these past few days I've felt the most violent pull in my heart to remind you to talk to each other,” Dusky wrote. “If you're struggling, don't be ashamed. Do not be ashamed. Do not be ashamed. Your mental health is nothing to be ashamed of or talk about. We are all trying to navigate this beautiful, messy life. I learned that even the strongest people have a breaking point. Be patient and kind to yourself. Minute to minute. Please don't lose hope. Trust God. There is always another chance… and there will never be another you.”
Duski competed in his 12th season The voice in 2017 and chose to join Blake Shelton's team among the three coaches who turned their chairs for her audition. The country singer finished as the season's runner-up.
Lauren's late mum is seen, along with her dad, celebrating her daughter's success backstage in the blind audition video, in which she belted out Jewel's 'You Were Meant for Me'.
Three of Duski's covers The voice reached the Billboard Hot 100 after her season: “Deja Vu” (No. 43), “The Dance” (No. 92) and “Ghost in This House” (No. 98).
Read Lauren's full message about her mom below:
Said goodbye to my best friend and hero last Friday. My mom was the best person I ever knew. There was no one he loved more. She offered her whole being — heart and soul to everyone she met and always held up the mirror to remind you how wonderful and special you were. He put his forearm over the moon. She loved her family and her grandchildren. She was an endless dreamer. brilliant. an absolute power. Top of her class AND president of the dental school. He served as a captain in the United States Air Force. She spearheaded the Wolverine Patriot Project alongside the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and made it her mission to provide oral care to Michigan's disabled and homeless military veterans. We named her “Yoda” for her endless wisdom, energy, wit and humor. He was selfless in every way. He never gave up. Especially with a fishing pole in hand. She loved spending time exploring and road trips across the country with just a road map.
He saw God in everyone and everything.
Mom, you are infinitely loved. I will miss you every second of every day. I still don't know how the hell I'm supposed to do this without you. I will thank God every day for 32 years together and I will see you every time I look in that mirror.
I didn't plan to share this, but these past few days I've felt the most violent pull in my heart to remind you to talk to each other. If you're struggling, don't be shy. Do not be ashamed. Do not be ashamed. Your mental health is nothing to be ashamed of or talk about. We are all trying to navigate this beautiful, messy life. I learned that even the strongest people have a breaking point. Be patient and kind to yourself. Minute to minute. Please don't lose hope. Trust God. There is always another chance…and there will never be another you.
We have the opportunity to save a generation and more. Say “I love you” every chance you get. Do not wait. You never know the true effect you have on those around you.
Mom I love you. Forever. May you rest in glorious peace.
Janis Patricia Duski – 1964-2024
If you are thinking about suicide or are worried about a friend or loved one, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, at 1-800-273-8255.
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