R.I.P.: Former Mousketeer And Broadway Star Marque “Tate” Lynche Dead At 34 Former Mickey Mouse Club cast member, American Idol contestant, and Broadway actor Marque “Tate” Lynche has passed away . He was 34 years old. There’s no word yet on the exact circumstances of his passing , but he is sure to be greatly missed. Via NYDN : Former Mousketeer Marque “Tate” Lynche, who appeared on American Idol as an adult, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in his Harlem apartment, authorities said Monday. The 34-year-old musician was discovered dead by his 44-year-old roommate at 4 p.m. at his apartment on W. 151 St. on Sunday, police said. There was no apparent trauma to his body, police said. The death was deemed suspicious and the Medical Examiner was determining the cause, cops said. “There was no note, no pills,” a police source said. “We’re waiting on the medical examiner.” Lynche appeared on the 1993 to 1995 seasons of the “All New Mickey Mouse Club” with Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling, Justin Timberlake, and Christina Aguilera. Following his stint on the star-launching show, Lynche performed as Simba in “The Lion King” on Broadway and then as Tyrone in a production of “Fame.” “I am blessed to have a career where I can use the talent God gave me to put a smile on someone’s face,” the St. Petersburg, Fla., native wrote on his Facebook page. In 2004, Lynche was a semi-finalist as a contestant in Season 3 of “American Idol,” but was eliminated before the top 12. Fantasia Barrino went on to win that season. Lynche’s brother, Michael Lynche, a former college football player, competed in the show the following year and made it to the top four. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. So sad.
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R.I.P.: Former Mousketeer And Broadway Star Marque “Tate” Lynche Dead At 34
