The America’s Got Talent community is still mourning the loss of Los Osos High School dance team member Emily Gold. Here’s the full story of what happened to the dancer, her legacy, and more.
Los Osos High School Teen Passes Away via Suicide
Emily Gold was a rising star who captured hearts on America’s Got Talent Season 19 as part of dance group Los Osos High School. As one of the focal points of the group, the audience and judges were mesmerized by her ability to stand out in a group.
The dance team audition went viral online so it was a shock to many with the news of Emily’s passing. On Friday, Sept. 13, 2025, she was found dead by suicide at 11:52 pm, the San Bernardino Coroner’s Office.
“Officers from the California Highway Patrol Rancho Cucamonga area responded to a pedestrian down in lanes,” California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Rodrigo Jimenez said. “When the officers arrived, they located a female, 17 year old, who was struck by at least one other vehicle in the carpool lane on eastbound 210.”
Unfortunately, Emily was found dead on the scene. Following Emily’s death, her friends, family, and fans flocked to social media to share tributes on behalf of her.
Los Osos High School Had a Short Journey on AGT
In Season 19, Los Osos High School was the first aired audition of the year. The dance group performed to “OMG” by Usher and Will.i.am. Although the group brought the energy to the stage, they only earned three yeses. Judge Howie Mandel voted “no” on the act.
The group later returned to the stage for the Quarterfinals, where they performed a dance routine to Fergie’s “Fergalicious”, the Black Eyed Peas’ “Pump It” and Tag Team’s “Whoomp! (There It Is)”. Simon Cowell was seen standing at the end of this act. Unfortunately, Los Osos High School did not continue their AGT journey from there.
Their Quarterfinals performance aired on August 14, 2024, nearly a month ahead of Emily Gold’s tragic passing. The America’s Got Talent audience is still saddened by her passing to this day.
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