11-Year-Old 'AGT' Violinist Who Beat Cancer Hopes to Be an 'Inspiration to Many Children'

America’s Got Talentis heading into the semifinals! The competition on the NBC series is heating once again as contestants like violinist Tyler Butler-Figueroa up their acts to win the $1 million prize and headlining gigs in Las Vegas. But win or lose, the 11-year-old has already made an impact on others. “I hope to be an inspiration to many children,” the young star tells PEOPLE of his time onAGTthus far.

11-Year-Old Alabama Girl Was Strangled to Death Before Body Was Found in Woods, as Man Is Charged

Amberly Barnett.Photo: Jonie Barnett/FacebookPolice have arrested a 33-year-old Alabama man, charging him withcapital murder in the death of 11-year-old Amberly Barnett, whose body was found in the woods Saturday morning.Christopher Madison remains behind bars without bond, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.Amberly was strangled to death, authorities said at a Monday afternoon press conference.Her body was found dumped 200 yards into the woods behind her aunt’s house in Collinsville, Alabama — near Mount Vernon, where Amberly lived.

11-Year-Old Bitten by Rattlesnake After Falling Off Bike on Colorado Trail: 'He's a Tough Boy'

Photo:Go Fund Me Go Fund Me An 11-year-old boy is out of the hospital after a bite from a rattlesnake bite. When Ethan fell, he was initially uninjured, but while rising to his feet, he saw a rattlesnake and then realized he was bitten in the chest. Zach,per NBC, described his son “hollering” from the stinging pain. “He’s like, ‘Oh my gosh, oh my gosh,’ " his dad told the outlet.

11-Year-Old Boy Cries Tears of Joy in Surprise Reunion with Best Friend: 'You Just Made My Day'

A surprise visit from his best friend made one Chicago boy’s crummy day a moment to remember forever. Stevie, 11, was having the “worst day ever” on Friday, and even asked to be picked up early from school, according toNBC Chicago. However, as soon as he opened the car door he discovered a familiar face in the backseat: his friend Owen, whom he hadn’t seen in years. In avideo of the emotional reunion, originally posted on Stevie’s mom’s Facebook page, the boy breaks down in happy tears at the sight of Owen’s face.

11-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Hit By Car While Trick-or-Treating in Atlanta: 'Heartbreaking'

Photo: GoFundMe Police saidDevonne was standing on the sidewalkwith other children just moments before the collision, which occurred when he walked into the roadway to cross the street. The driver of the car stayed on the scene, and Devonne was taken to a local hospital where he died of his injuries. “On scene officers found that an 11-year-old male had been hit. The preliminary investigation found that the pedestrian had been standing on the sidewalk with several other children, celebrating Halloween,” reads a statement from the Atlanta Police Department.