Emily Gold, a 17-year-old contestant from America’s Got Talent, was found dead by suspected suicide on September 20 under a bridge on the 210 freeway in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Gold, who was a member of the Los Osos High School Varsity Dance Team and Cheer Squad, had recently impressed judges on the show, earning a standing ovation from Simon Cowell during her team's quarterfinal performance. The San Bernardino Coroner’s Office is investigating her death, treating it as a suicide. A GoFundMe campaign in her honor has raised nearly half of its $50,000 target to assist her grieving family. The school community is mourning the loss, with messages of support highlighting her impact on peers and the talent she displayed on stage. This tragic incident has sparked conversations about mental health and the pressures faced by young performers.