Neal E. Boydtook the stage onAmerica’s Got Talentin 2008 with two goals.
Boyd went on to win season 3 ofAGTwith his operatic prowess.
He credits his mom with giving him the encouragement he needed to sing.
There, he sang “Unchained Melody,” andWest Side Story’s “Somewhere.”
Boyd released his debut album,My American Dream.
Perhaps it was performing for pastU.S.
presidentsthat sparked a political desire deep within Boyd.
That might be why he ran as a Republican for the Missouri House of Representatives (viaSt.
Although he ran both in 2012 and 2014, he lost both elections (viaBallotpedia).
Both had serious injuries, and Boyd was not wearing a seatbelt.
Tragically, Boyd passed away on June 10, 2018 (viaCNN).
Our hearts are with Neal’s loved ones during this difficult time."
