Grammy-award-winning Christian music artist, American Idol contestant dead at 47
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AL.com— A cause of death has not been released.
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...
Los Angeles Times—Mandisa, 'American Idol' star and Grammy-winning Christian music singer, dies at 47. Mandisa, the Christian music singer who competed on "American Idol" and then pursued a Grammy-winning career, has died. She was 47. A representative confirmed to The Times on Friday that the California-born artist "was found in her home [in Tennessee] deceased." "At this time, we do not know the cause of death or any further details," the representative said in a statement. "We ask for your prayers for her family and close-knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time. K-Love, a...
Yahoo—Mandisa, 'American Idol' star and Grammy-winning Christian music singer, dies at 47. Grammy-winning Christian music singer Mandisa died Thursday at age 47, The Times confirmed. She was known for songs including 'Overcomer' and 'Bleed the Same.'