Ryan Whyte Maloney — famous for appearing on the singing competition show “The Voice” — is dead … TMZ has confirmed.
Ryan died by suicide Tuesday in Nevada, according to the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner, with the official cause of death listed as a gunshot wound to the head.
The night before he died, Ryan posted a video on his Instagram Story appearing to show him in a bar.
In the video, Ryan says … “Nine fine Irishmen for a private party tonight, and we will be rocking.”
The singer competed on season six of “The Voice” in 2014 … performing Journey’s song “Lights” in a blind audition to earn a spot on Blake Shelton‘s team.
Ryan ended up as one of Blake’s top 5 finalists, competing in a couple battle rounds … and he even performed in that season’s finale.
On “The Voice,” Ryan covered four songs … Tina Turner‘s “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” Shinedown’s “Second Chance” and Rascal Flatts’ “Easy” in addition to the Journey jam.
PEOPLE was first to report Ryan’s death.