Americas Got Talent alum and Tyler Perry collaborator Zuri Craig

America’s Got Talent alum and Tyler Perry collaborator Zuri Craig dies aged 44

America’s Got Talent alum and Tyler Perry collaborator Zuri Craig dies at age 44

  • Zuri Craig, who competed on America’s Got Talent and appeared in several Tyler Perry plays, has died at the age of 44
  • His family announced his heartbreaking death on his Instagram page on Sunday
  • Craig was born on July 20, 1978. He died on October 21, 2022. A cause of death has not yet been announced
  • Zuri and his singing partner Jeffrey Lewis placed fifth on AGT in 2015
  • He also starred and collaborated on several Tyler Perry plays including Madea’s Big Happy Family and Madea Gets a Job

Zuri Craig, who competed on America’s Got Talent seven years ago and starred in several Tyler Perry plays, has died at the age of 44.

His family announced his heartbreaking death in an Instagram post shared on Sunday.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and friend, Zuri Craig.

“Thank you in advance for your prayers. Please respect our privacy at this unimaginable time of sadness.”

Zuri Craig, who appeared in Tyler Perry films and made a scene-stealing appearance on America's Got Talent seven years ago, has died at the age of 44

Zuri Craig, who appeared in Tyler Perry films and made a scene-stealing appearance on America’s Got Talent seven years ago, has died at the age of 44

Craig was born on July 20, 1978. He died on October 21, 2022. A cause of death has not yet been announced.

Craig and his singing partner Jeffrey Lewis both competed on America’s Got Talent in 2015 where they placed fifth.

In addition to his singing talents, Craig was also an actor, appearing in several Tyler Perry plays. According to TMZ, he has starred in and worked on the likes of Madea’s Big Happy Family, Madea Gets a Job and A Madea Christmas.

His family announced his heartbreaking death in an Instagram post shared on Sunday

His family announced his heartbreaking death in an Instagram post shared on Sunday