Mandisa, Grammy award-winning ‘American Idol’ alum, dead at 47
by CNN
CNN— 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...
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.
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 []
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette—Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and 'American Idol' alum, dies at 47. Mandisa, whose full name was Mandisa Lynn Hundley, was born near Sacramento, Calif., and grew up singing in church. She gained stardom after finishing ninth on “American Idol” in 2006.