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 ...

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

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

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, the singer and mother of actress, Gabourey Sidibe, died on March 25 in New York City at age 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, past contestant on America’s Got Talent and mother of actress Gabourey Sidibe, has died at the age of 72.

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, a singer who shared her powerful ... Ridley died March 25 in New York City, her family announced in an obituary published on the Sconiers Funeral Home website.