On March 2, 2019, beloved Voice contestant Janice Freeman passed away.
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She competed on Season 13 of the show and was on Miley Cyrus’ team. The two immediately had a strong and unique bond, and were part of each other’s lives until the very end.
After hearing about Freeman’s passing, Cyrus shared a tribute on her Instagram story of a rainbow in her front yard saying, “Thank you Janice Freeman for everything…this represents you perfectly.”
Cyrus also posted several tributes to the late singer in the days since her passing, writing, “I miss you so much it hurts…I am trying my best today to celebrate your existence but I can’t help but just deeply mourn over your absence…I will never forget you or stop loving you. I am forever yours.”
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When Freeman was unexpectedly voted off during the live shows, she and Cyrus exchanged emotional goodbyes, both saying they would do absolutely anything for each other.
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Cyrus proved this to be true by helping Freeman buy a house not long after her time on The Voice, and has vowed to fulfill a promise she made to the Voice contestant long ago – to take care of her 12-year-old daughter, Hannah.
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Cyrus revealed this promise in an Instagram post on March 4.
“I made a promise to you here on earth and will keep that promise as you watch from heaven . To take care of your precious little girl , my baby sister . To shine light on your husband and mother when days are dark ! I love you,” she captioned the video.
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How You Can Help
While Cyrus has vowed to take care of Hannah in some capacity, Freeman’s fans have also asked how they can help…so a GoFundMe has been set up to help Freeman’s family.
“As many of you know, Janice Freeman had ongoing physical and medical challenges and has amassed significant medical bills and other expenses,” the GoFundMe read. “Any donation from you will be deeply appreciated by Janice’s husband, Dion, and daughter, Hannah, while they get back on their feet. Additionally, this money will continue to support Hannah’s care and education, which was Janice’s first priority in life.”
To donate to her GoFundMe to help, click here.