Because I was concentrating in yesterday’s entry on including all of Elliott’s comments about his mom, I neglected to mention how grateful he is for his fans’ support.

He’s overwhelmed by the response from people who knew Claudette, either in real life or via her appearances on “American Idol” or at his concerts the past couple of years.

One of his biggest fans is an old friend, Barbara Williams, who called today to offer condolences. “I’ve been knowing Elliott since she was 10,“ she said.

Barbara met Elliott when he first moved to Richmond. She worked at Beth Sholom, where Claudette’s parents, Mickey and Bernice Goldberg, were living. Claudette, ever the friendly one, asked Barbara if she had kids. Elliott wasn’t too keen on leaving California, and Claudette wanted him to make friends in Richmond.

So Barbara introduced him to her son, LaKeith Holly.

“Please tell Elliott, we miss you and we’re proud of you,“ said Barbara. “We’re sorry about Claudette. Last time I talked to her, she said she wanted to see me and my granddaughter.

“This is from, A.J., Tony, Reggie and LaLa. Elliott, if you ever get a chance, just call me.“

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