Richard Goodall's breathtaking performance of Journeys Don't Stop Believing left millions in awe but his journey is far more extraordinary than what TV cameras captured from the unassuming janitor in a small Indiana town to an internet sensation Richard's story is a roller coaster of triumphs and surprises behind the glittering lights and the Roar of the crowd Richard's story is one of overcoming grief and finding new love all while sharing his extraordinary Talent with the world okay everybody we are going out the door to get in the car with my Joyful Joyful son who has a personality just like Richard what you been taking forever everybody's griping at me that I'm taking too long Richard tell everybody we're we're going guys guys we're going for nearly three decades Richard was happily married to Patricia Sue Gall affectionately known as sue their love story was one of devotion laughter and companionship but life took a tragic turn when Sue was diagnosed with kidney cancer a battle that would ultimately take her life on June 21st 2021 her passing left Richard heartbroken facing the void of losing not just his wife but his greatest supporter and friend despite despite the overwhelming grief Richard chose to honor Sue's memory in the best way he knew how through music his heart felt tribute to her on social media where he expressed his helplessness in the face of her illness resonated deeply with his followers his words cancer is like getting punched in the gut falling to the ground then told to get back up and start all over we're raw reflection of the pain and strength it took to keep moving forward amidst the sorrow life had more in store for Richard after Sue's passing a new chapter began to unfold when Richard met Angela vovin lovingly called Angie Angie became a beacon of light in his life offering support understanding and most importantly love as Richard navigated his way through the heartache of losing Sue he found in Angie the comfort and companionship he desperately needed their bond grew strong and soon Richard found himself in love once again Angela became more than just a partner she was his Confidant the first person he told about his incredible Golden Buzzer win on AGT Angie stood by Richard every step of the way as he pursued his dream of sharing his voice with the world from his jaw-dropping performance of Don't stop believing that earned him the coveted Golden Buzzer to his viral success on Tik Tok as a video creator Angie was his biggest fan their love story unfolded in the backdrop of his rise to fame and it became clear that Richard's Journey wasn't just about talent but also about the strength of the human Spirit Angie's unwavering support was evident as they both took their first flight together ever to the semifinals of AGT that flight marked a milestone not only in Richard's career but in their relationship a symbol of new experiences and a shared future filled with promise as Richard prepares for the final stage of the competition the memory of Sue remains close to his heart yet in Angie he is found a partner who Embraces his past and supports his future together they are creating new memories and Angie's presence in his life is a source of joy and renewal their relationship is a beautiful Testament to Love's ability to heal and the power of Second Chances in many ways Richard's Journey on AGT mirrors his personal life just as he faced challenges on stage and emerged Victorious he has faced the deepest of personal losses and has risen again finding love and purpose as the finals approach Richard's story is not only one of talent and fame but of Love That transcends loss and a heart that continues to sing both in joy and Remembrance