Singer and ‘American Idol’ finalist Mandisa dies at 47

WHNT.com— Gospel singer Mandisa, who rose to national fame on the competition show “American Idol,” died at her Nashville, Tennessee, home on Thursday. She was 47.

BBC—Mandisa: American Idol singer dies aged 47. Tributes are being paid to the gospel singer who won a Grammy in 2014 for her record Overcomer.

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.

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...