Mandisa, American Idol Star and Grammy-Winning Singer, Dead at 47: 'We Ask for Your Prayers'


by People

People— 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.

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.'

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…