Famous America’s Got Talent magician Scott Alexander is dead at 52. The TV star’s wife, Jenny, shared the devastating news on Instagram, saying her husband suffered a stroke during a work trip.
Gaining Fame In The 2000s
Alexander famously competed on the sixth season of the TV game show. He made it to the quarterfinals.
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Jenny Spoke About Her Husband’s Death
Jenny’s Instagram post included a short caption describing the family’s loss. She wrote,
Life Without Scott
Jenny furthered asked for prayers as the family navigates life without Scott.
Jenny Assisted Him On AGT
Jenny worked as Scott’s assistant in 2011 during Season 6 of America’s Got Talent. She joined an act which included her appearing out of thin air.
Leaving A Lasting Impression
Although Alexander got knocked out in the quarterfinals, he left a lasting impression on the franchise.
Life After America’s Got Talent
After America’s Got Talent, the magician joined Penn & Teller: Fool Us with other magicians in 2015. The show helped him gain further recognition as he partnered with a fellow AGT star, The Magic of Puck, for an unforgettable double act.
His Last Gig
His latest gig was a private performance on a cruise ship in St. Kitts where he suffered a fatal stroke. Although Jenny assisted Scott for more than ten years, they didn’t work this gig together.
Retiring For Family
Jenny stopped following Scott on his tours because she wanted to focus on their family. Between Jenny’s retirement and his death, the couple created three children.
Fundraiser For The Family
Jenny’s friend, Ashley DeStephano started a GoFundMe page to solicit funds for the funeral cost and the children’s future.
People Are Already Pitching In
The goal is $200,000 and they’ve raised almost ten percent from 182 donors. DeStephano described Scott as a talented creator and entertainer.
Gaining A Reputation
His work in Las Vegas made him a respected name in the American magic scene. However, Alexander’s celebrity status didn’t stop him from being a father and a good neighbor.
Being A Family Man
DeStephano said Alexander joined the other families during sporting events in their local school. His children are almost grown but they still have a long way to go before adulthood.
The Surviving Children
The couple’s eldest child Jack is 18 while the other two children Roxy and Sawyer are 17 and 13, respectively.
All Funds Go To The Family
DeStephano promised that all the money in the fundraiser would go to Jenny for the children’s care.
