Revealed: The Voice star Ryan Whyte Maloney's cause of death, aged just 44
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The Voice star Ryan Whyte Maloney's cause of death, aged just 44, has been revealed.
The 2014 contestant on the US version of the show committed suicide on January 28, the Clark County Coroner in Las Vegas confirmed to People magazine.
He died from a gunshot wound to his head and was pronounced dead at 2.50am.
His death came just hours after the singer posted a video on Instagram while at an Irish bar, where he appeared to have been performing.
He said: 'Nine fine Irishmen for a private party tonight, and we will be rocking.'
Whyte Maloney rose to fame after performing Lights by the rock band Journey as his audition song and received a four-chair turn.
The Voice star Ryan Whyte Maloney's cause of death has been revealed
He was part of US singer-songwriter Blake Shelton's team and made it to the top five finalists after two rounds.
Whyte Maloney recorded four hit singles while on the show, including Lights, Tina Turner’s What's Love Got To Do With It, Easy by Rascal Flatts and Natasha Bedingfield, and Second Chance by Shinedown.
He returned to perform at the finale.
The singer maintained a close bond with Shelton and regularly performed at his venue Ole Red with his own residency. He joined Shelton for performances in April 2024.
Whyte Maloney performed with artists including Tim McGraw, Morgan Wallen, Rascal Flatts, Coldplay and OneRepublic.
On January 16, Whyte Maloney shared a video on Instagram thanking his fans for their birthday messages. He wrote: 'I’m overflowing with gratitude for the lovely birthday wishes and affection I received today.
'Your kindness truly warms my heart. Thank you a million times over!'
He was raised in Traverse City Michigan and began playing the guitar, violin, cello and drums at the age of nine. He recorded his first album in 2005 and a second titled Where I've Been.
The reality show alum, who appeared on the show in 2014, died by suicide on Tuesday, January 28, the Clark County Coroner in Las Vegas confirmed to People - hours after he posted a video from a bar ahead of a performance
Whyte Maloney rose to fame when he performed Lights by Journey and received a four-chair turn - picking mentor Blake Shelton (pictured)
He is pictured second left with Shelton and fellow contestants on The Voice in 2014
He performed in clubs and honky-tonk bars between 2010 and 2013 and took to the stage at national festivals.
The star released songs Hillbilly, Michigan Moonlight and Living With No Directions on country radio.
He lived by the motto: 'Only Those Who See The Invisible, Accomplish The Impossible'.
