'American Idol' Star, Grammy Winner Mandisa Dead at 47


by TMZ

TMZ— "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…

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.

People—Mandisa, American Idol Star and Grammy-Winning Singer, Dead at 47: 'We Ask for Your Prayers'. Mandisa, the Grammy Award-winning singer who got her break as a contestant on season 5 of American Idol, died on Thursday, April 18 at the age of 47.

ABC News—'American Idol' singer and Grammy winner Mandisa dies at 47. Mandisa, who competed on season 5 of "American Idol," has died, the singer's rep confirmed to ABC News.