News ‘American Idol’ alum C.J. Harris dies at 31 January 16, 2023January 17, 2023 Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY Comments Off on ‘American Idol’ alum C.J. Harris dies at 31 C.J. Harris, an "American Idol" contestant who placed sixth in Season 13, has died at age 31, a spokesperson for the Walker County Coroner confirmed.