'Singing doctor' viral star dies weeks before America's Got Talent
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A doctor and aspiring singer has died in a car crash before he was due to appear on America's Got Talent.
Brandon Rogers was scheduled for a July episode of the US talent show.
US sources report that the 29-year-old was involved in a traffic accident in Maryland on Saturday 10 June - and died a day later.
Gossip website TMZ claims America's Got Talent producers are yet to make a decision on whether his audition for the show would be broadcast.
TMZ also said that his family are keen for his appearance to be broadcast.
His brother Danni shared a video on Instagram.
Brandon became known in December 2016 when his cover of a Boy II Men song went viral.
Here's Brandon's cover of their song On Bended Knee., external
He performed with the R&B group in April after the video was shown to them.
Boyz II Men have paid tribute.
"It hurts to know that the world will never have a chance to witness his impact," they wrote.
"A great spirit and a great voice. Even for the little time we knew you, you will be sorely missed."
Brandon had also covered songs by Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran and Justin Timberlake, gaining nearly 70,000 followers on Instagram.
Following his success in 2016, he launched a YouTube channel to share performances.
His most-watched video has been viewed more than 25,000 times.
His Dru Hill cover is his most popular upload., external
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Brandon had recently celebrated being a qualified doctor for two years.
He shared this photo on Instagram to mark the anniversary of his graduation., external
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