Alice Tan Ridley, a singer who shared her powerful vocals on the New York City subway before performing on "America's Got ...

The mother of the actress Gabourey Sidibe, she spent decades singing full time as an underground busker in New York City.

Singer, Teacher, and Subway legend. Discover the soulful life of Gabourey Sidibe’s mother, Alice Tan Ridley, in 5 powerful ...

The captivating singer, known for her exceptional performance on America's Got Talent, died at 72 in New York City.

The actress's mother performed in NYC subways for 30 years before appearing on "America's Got Talent" in 2010.

Alice “Tan” Ridley, past contestant on America’s Got Talent and mother of actress Gabourey Sidibe, has died at the age of 72.

Precious actress Gabourey Sidibe's mother Alice Tan Ridley, who sang her way to the semi-finals on US TV series America’s Got ...

Alice Tan Ridley, tmother of actor Gabourey Sidibe and a singer who found national fame in her late 50s on America's Got ...

Alice "Tan" Ridley, mom of Gabourey Sidibe and America's Got Talent semi-finalist, died last month at the age of 72.

Alice “Tan” Ridley-Sidibe, a former America’s Got Talent singer and mother to actress Gabourey Sidibe, has died. She was 72. Ridley died March 25 in New York City, according to her obituary.

Ridley is survived by two brothers — James D. "Jimmy" Ridley and Tommy Lee "Tom-Tom" Cherry — and two sisters, Julia Van ...