‘American Idol’ alum and Grammy winner Mandisa dead at 47


by New York Post

New York Post— The "American Idol" alum, whose full name was Mandisa Hundley, died at her home in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday.

TMZ—'American Idol' Star, Grammy Winner Mandisa Dead at 47. "American Idol" alum and Grammy-winning singer Mandisa has died TMZ has learned. Her father confirms her death to TMZ telling us her death was unexpected and a total shock to the family. We're told there were no known health issues prior to…

CNN—Mandisa, Grammy award-winning ‘American Idol’ alum, dead at 47. Soulful gospel artist Mandisa, a Grammy-winning singer who got her start as a contestant on “American Idol” in 2006, has died, according to a statement on her verified social media. She was 47. “We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased. At this time we do not know the cause of death or any further details,” the post reads. “We ask for your prayers for her family and close knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time. Mandisa was a voice of...

E! Online—American Idol Alum Mandisa Dead at 47. The Christian music community is mourning an important loss. Mandisa Lynn Hundley—known professionally as Mandisa and a former contestant on season five American Idol—died on April 18. She was