Paula Abdul has spoken out about the death of obsessed fan and former American Idol hopeful Paula Goodspeed.

The talent judge released a statement after hearing that her biggest fan had been found dead in a car only metres away from her L.A. home.

Paula said, “I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired yesterday.
 
“My heart and prayers go out to her family.”

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The official cause of death remains unknown but Ventura Police Department believe the she died from a suspected overdose.

Goodspeed – who was panned by all three American Idol judges in 2006 – was an artist whose first drawing depicted Paula.

Her Paula-inspired art was featured in a three-minute segment on the show: