A horrible, horrible ending…
Kelly Pickler‘s husband died there by what the authorities believe at this time passed away, according to the statement by Nashville Police Department.
Police and the fire department were called to the Nashville couple’s home at 1:21 p.m. local time, where they found the body identified as Kyle Jacobs. At American Idol alum told police she woke up in the late morning/early afternoon and couldn’t find Kyle anywhere in the house. He and his personal assistant search everything – until they find a room they can’t open, the “bedroom/office upstairs”. That’s when the assistant called 911.
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Nashville PD opened the door and found Kyle “deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.” He confirmed:
“Her death is being investigated as an apparent suicide.”
Just heartbreaking.
Kellie and Kyle were married on New Year’s Day in 2011 – husband and wife for over 12 years. He has no children.
Kyle is a successful, well-known songwriter and producer Garth Brooks‘ More than Memory, Team McGraw‘s Yetand some hits to Lee Brice. He was apparently working on a new project for Brice before his tragic death.
So sad and beyond words…RIP, Kyle…
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, help is available. Try contacting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, by calling, texting or chatting, or to 988lifeline.org.
[Image via C.Smith/WENN/Kyle Jacobs/Instagram.]