Sophia Gokey Is Wife of Danny Gokey (Photos)

Sophia Gokey is the wife of Danny Gokey that was made famous and controversial in American Idol Season 8 for auditioning 4 weeks after his wife’s death.Danny Gokey is competing in American Idol season 8. His wife Sophie Gorkey died a month before his audition. Let us get to know more about Sophia Gokey and why she is much loved. Well, Sophia Gokey is the great inspiration behind Danny Gokey and Sophia’s Heart Foundation.

Sophia Linnette Gokey was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Aug. 16, 1980 and lived in there throughout her life. Her birth name was Sophia Linnette Martinez and she was the daughter of Juan and Ana Martinez. Her surviving siblings are Lissette (Cory) Quantance, Damaris Martinez and Margarita (Ivan) Santiago.

Daniel Gorkey is from Milwaukee where he is a music teacher and choir leader for Faith Builders International Ministries. His wife, Sophie, had encouraged him to audition for American Idol. How did Danny Gokey’s wife die? Tragically, at age 27 Sophie Gokey died duriing surgery in July 2008. She had a congenital heart condition.Both his musical talent and his moving life story have made Danny Gokey an American Idol favorite. He delivered an emotionally powerful rendition of Mariah Carey’s signature hit “Hero” in the February 17, 2009 semi-finalists telecast.

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Danny Gokey Voted Off:It's Adam Lambert Vs. Kris Allen In American Idol Final

Tonight's result show is the unofficial finale for American Idol. With 88 million votes cast yesterday, America sent home Danny Gokey which gave the way for Kris Allen to continue his quest on becoming the next American Idol.

A lot of people were shocked with Gokey's exit but I'm not one of them. I think some of the reasons why they voted off Danny is because of his screaming scene last week. A lot of Idol fans were disappointed when Allison Iraheta was sent home last week thats why most of them supported Kris instead of Gokey. Some of his fans were also turned off after all the bible thumping stories and the publicity of his dead wife.

We all know what will happen next week. It's been predicted that Adam Lambert will win the competition after the Micheal Jackson theme night. So we are all going to expect a screaming final song from him next Wednesday. It's all written in the Idol history book.What is not written is Danny going home and Kris dueling with Adam in the finals.

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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.

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