Sophia Gokey is Wife of Danny Gokey (Pics): Danny Gokey American Idol Video

Danny Gokey whose wife passed away a month before his “Idol” audition, sang "Hero" by Mariah Carey and impressed the entire judging panel during Tuesday’s episode of American Idol.“The redeemer of the night right here: Danny Gokey! That was blazing hot,” Randy said.“Danny, you’re stellar,” Paula added. “I have two words with hyphens – ‘Sold-Out Arenas!’”Gokey lost his wife Sophia just four weeks before the audition. He's been recording and working on a foundation - Sophia's Heart Foundation that he set up in his wife Sophia's name. In addition to singing, he plays the piano and loves salsa dancing.

Now Sophia is remembered in a foundation set up by Danny called Sophia’s Heart Foundation.Sophia’s Heart Foundation was founded upon the life of an extraordinary woman whose love for children overflowed and touched the lives of countless others. Sophia was a very outgoing woman who, despite her heart condition, remained full of optimism, energy, and selflessness. During her vibrant and meaningful 27 years of life, she relayed the importance of meeting the needs of children emotionally, spiritually, and mentally.In her passing, the mission began to develop her legacy, and to share the heart she possessed, through a living continual demonstration of her love.