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'PAINFUL' PAST

AGT and The Voice star Nolan Neal shared heartbreaking video about ‘pain’ before death at 41

America’s Got Talent and The Voice star Nolan Neal had shared a heartbreaking video about “pain” before his death at 41.

The singer passed away on Monday following a battle with addiction. 

Nolan Neal opened up about 'pain' in a heartbreaking video posted shortly before his death
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Nolan Neal opened up about 'pain' in a heartbreaking video posted shortly before his deathCredit: Getty
The America's Got Talent star passed away on Monday following a battle with substance abuse
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The America's Got Talent star passed away on Monday following a battle with substance abuseCredit: Getty

In a video posted to TikTok 11 days before his death, Nolan opened up about his past.

The musician shared a clip of a new song, and the lyrics appeared to deal with personal issues.

The former talent show contestant sang: “If you could go back in time, tell yourself you’ll be alright.

“Would all the hell you’re going through be heaven sent and meant for you?

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“What if pain is a gift?”

In the caption of the video, Nolan used the hashtag #nevergiveup.

He interacted with his fans in the comments who had shared their positive feedback on the song.

Nolan had been active on TikTok since 2020, and last month, wrote “When I’m sober I’m unstoppable,” as he shared a video of himself performing live while the crowd sang along to his song.

TALENT LOST

The singer-songwriter and dad-of-two was found dead in his apartment in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday by his cousin Dylan Seals, according to .

In a , Dylan said that he was "saddened" to learn that Nolan "ultimately succumbed to his battle with substance abuse."

Nolan had openly talked about his struggles in the past.

However, his cousin told TMZ that Nolan was sober while living with him for four months before the pandemic.

Nolan appeared on season 15 of America's Got Talent in 2020 after making it through to the knockout round on season 11 of The Voice in 2016.

While on AGT, Nolan had opened up about losing a record deal in the past because of his addiction issues.

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Nolan said during the audition that he was grateful for the opportunity and felt “very clear and focused” because he was sober at the time. 

He made it to the quarterfinals of the show where he performed his moving original song, Send Me a Butterfly.

Nolan made it through to the knockout round on The Voice in 2016
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Nolan made it through to the knockout round on The Voice in 2016Credit: Getty
He said he felt 'very clear and focused' when he auditioned for AGT during a period of sobriety
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He said he felt 'very clear and focused' when he auditioned for AGT during a period of sobrietyCredit: Getty
The singer leaves behind two children as well as thousands of adoring fans
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The singer leaves behind two children as well as thousands of adoring fansCredit: Getty
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