He was 44. Craig’s family shared the news of his death on his Instagram page, writing, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the transition of our beloved son, brother and friend, Zuri Craig.” “We thank you in advance for your prayers. Please honor our privacy at this unimaginable time of mourning,” the statement concluded. The post included a collage of photos that spanned Craig’s life, along with the promise that more details will be shared at a later time. A cause of death was not revealed. Craig wowed audiences on season 10 of the reality competition series in 2015 along with music partner, Jeffrey Lewis, who completed the Craig Lewis Band. The duo performed renditions of James Brown’s “This is a Man’s World” and Mary J. Blige’s “I’m Goin’ Down,” ultimately losing to ventriloquist Paul Zerdin and finishing in fifth place. Craig also collaborated with Tyler Perry on handful of projects, including Madea’s Big Happy Family, A Madea Christmas, and Madea Gets a Job. More News:
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