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

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

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.

By the time Alice Tan Ridley tried out for America's Got Talent in 2010, she had already led a tough, full, and interesting ...

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

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.

Ridley sang in New York City subways before breaking out with a performance on 'America's Got Talent' in 2010 Alice Tan ...

Alice Tan Ridley, mother of Precious actress Gabourey Sidibe, has died at the age of 72. Before making it big on America’s ...

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, the mother of Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe, died on March 25 in New York City. Her death was confirmed by her loved ones, including the “Precious” actress, 41, in an ...