In January 2025, fans of The Voice were saddened to learn about the death of Ryan Whyte Maloney, who was a contestant on former coach Blake Shelton’s team in 2014. The singer was a fan favorite in the competition,

Ryan Whyte Maloney, who was on Blake Shelton's team in 2014 and performs at Shelton's Las Vegas bar, has died at 44 years old.

THE Voice US star Ryan Whyte Maloney has died at the age of 44. Whyte Maloney was on Blake Shelton’s team and was one of the singer’s top five artists when he appeared on the hit show