'American Idol' alum, gospel singer Mandisa dead at 47


by Fox News

Fox News— Mandisa, a gospel singer who kicked off her singing career as a contestant on "American Idol," has died. She was 47. Mandisa's father, John Hundley, confirmed her passing to Fox News Digital, saying that her death was a total shock. At this time, it's unclear what caused the singer's death. Mandisa competed on season five of "American Idol," which aired in 2006. She made it to the top nine in the music competition show, and a year later, she released her first full-length album, titled "True...

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

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos—Video American Idol alum Mandisa dead at 47. Tributes are pouring in for Grammy Award-winner and American Idol contestant Mandisa. The Christian recording artist featured our own Robin Roberts in the video to her 2014 hit “Overcomer.”

New York Post—‘American Idol’ alum and Grammy winner Mandisa dead at 47. The "American Idol" alum, whose full name was Mandisa Hundley, died at her home in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday.