VERY SAD ,40 minutes ago in Chicago, Americas Got Talent Simon Cowell

Throughout his career, Cowell has played a major role in shaping modern entertainment television. In addition to his work on America’s Got Talent, he created and helped develop several other global talent formats that have discovered many successful singers and performers.

People close to the production say the show’s team in Chicago has been focused on ensuring the safety of everyone involved while waiting for official confirmation of the situation. Representatives for Cowell have not yet released a detailed statement.