Friends of X Factor contestant Ariel Burdett have reported that she died earlier this month at the age of 38.
The Daily Star revealed the sad news today and the cause of death is not yet known.
The friend also posted a picture of Ariel on social media, asking them to get in touch with her brother about funeral arrangements.
Singing hopeful Ariel, appeared on the ITV talent show in 2008 with a very memorable performance.
Ariel, whose real name is Amy Burdett, arrived to present herself to the judges she ripped her label on the floor, saying she was a "human being, not a number".
Ariel also told Cheryl, who was an X Factor judge at the time, she was "stupid" after she got given four nos.
She sported bright blonde dreadlocks and dark black eye makeup in the infamous clip.
Ariel told them she was a "specialist and not a generalist" and worked as a "holistic vocal coach".
She claimed her song was an "academic construction".
After failing to make it through to the next round, she told the judges to "shove a bit of metal right up their a**".
She had changed her name to Arabella Starchild after her famous audition.
Tributes have poured in for Ariel on social media.
One wrote: "Ariel Burdett is gone. What a loss."
Another posted: ""I can't believe that she died... rest in peace, Ariel Burdett."
