'American Idol' singer and Grammy winner Mandisa dies at 47

ABC News— Mandisa, who competed on season 5 of "American Idol," has died, the singer's rep confirmed to ABC News.

NBC News—Mandisa, 'American Idol' singer and Grammy winner, dies at 47. Grammy-winning singer Mandisa, who rose to fame on season five of “American Idol,” has died, her representative said Friday. She was 47. “We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased," her representative said in a statement to NBC News. “At this time we do not know the cause of death or any further details.” “We ask for your prayers for her family and close knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement concluded. She was found dead in her...

NBC4 Washington—Mandisa, ‘American Idol' singer and Grammy winner, dies at 47. The singer was found deceased in her home on Thursday. No cause of death was disclosed.

WKBN.com—Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and ‘American Idol’ alum, dies at 47. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on “American Idol” and won a Grammy for her 2013 album ‘Overcomer’, has died. She was 47. A representative for the singer told The Associated Press that the singer was found dead in her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday. The representative said the []