On Friday night, a beloved America’s Got Talent sensation tragically passed away at the age of forty-four under undisclosed circumstances.
This talented performer, Zuri Craig, renowned for his roles in various Tyler Perry productions, departed this world, as revealed in an announcement shared by his family on the ZoReMi Entertainment Instagram account two days after his untimely passing. “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the loss of our dear son, brother, and friend, Zuri Craig,” conveyed his family via Instagram on Sunday. “We appreciate your forthcoming prayers and kindly request respecting our privacy during this incredibly challenging period.”
Zuri achieved stardom through his remarkable appearances on America’s Got Talent. Together with his singing partner, Jeffrey Lewis, they captivated judges during the show’s tenth season, earning a spot in the grand finals with their incredible musical group, known as The CraigLewis Band. The sudden loss of Zuri came as a profound shock. He and his partner were slated to perform at The King’s Fest on October 30, 2022, at the MCHS Gymnasium in Camilla, Georgia, but tragically, circumstances led to the cancellation of the event.
In addition to her musical endeavors, Zuri Craig has also taken on the role of host of “Soul Food Live,” which will premiere at Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, Georgia in November 2022. Before her fame on America’s Got Talent, Zuri had made a name for herself who calling himself a prophet, he played seventeen-year-old sixth-grader Donnie in Tyler Perry’s “Madea’s Big Happy Family,” which debuted in 2010 at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood.
In another memorable Madea performance, Zuri Craig portrayed Madea’s innocent son, Japan Mansell, in the musical “A Madea Christmas,” staged at the Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta in 2011. Just before his passing, Zuri Craig completed his final acting role, lending his voice to the preacher in “OurSomewhere Digital Products'” podcast, “The Color Purple Audio Experience: A Benefit for Black Womxn,” which premiered on November 26.
