Police open investigation into American Idol star Mandisa’s death aged 47

Mandisa, the Grammy Award-winning artist who appeared on American Idol, has been discovered useless at her Franklin, Tennessee house on the age of 47.

The loss of life of the singer, born Mandisa Lynn Hundley in Citrus Heights, California, was introduced on Friday. The reason for loss of life isn’t but recognized, although officers with the Franklin Police Division have opened an investigation into her passing.

Mandisa appeared on season 5 of American Idol in 2006 alongside winner Taylor Hicks. After ending the present within the prime 10, she launched a debut album True Magnificence in 2007 and launched into a profitable profession in Christian music.

She launched extra albums together with Freedom, It’s Christmas, What if We Had been Actual, Out Of the Darkish and Overcomer, adopted by Overcomer: The Best Hits.

A few of her most profitable singles embrace Overcomer, Stronger, Good Morning and My Deliverer.

Mandisa took house Grammy Awards in 2010, 2012 and 2014 for Modern Christian Music Album, Pop/Modern Gospel Album and Finest Gospel/Modern Christian Music Efficiency.

The singer began her profession as a part of the Fisk Jubilee Singers whereas at Fisk College in Nashville.

Mandisa’s representatives confirmed the information of her loss of life on X.

“We will verify that yesterday Mandisa was present in her house deceased. At the moment we have no idea the reason for loss of life or any additional particulars. We ask to your prayers for her household and shut knit circle of pals throughout this extremely troublesome time,” an announcement learn.

Okay-Love Radio, a Christian radio station, was one of many first retailers to report the information of her loss of life.

In a written assertion, David Pierce, Okay-Love Chief Media Officer, mentioned, “Mandisa beloved Jesus and he or she used her unusually in depth platform to speak about him at each flip. Her kindness was epic, her smile electrical, her voice large however it was no match for the dimensions of her coronary heart.

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“Mandisa struggled and he or she was weak sufficient to share that with us, which helped us discuss our personal struggles. Mandisa’s struggles are over. She is with the God she sang about now. Whereas we’re saddened, Mandisa is house. We’re praying for Mandisa’s household and pals and ask you to affix us”.

The Unbiased has contacted True Artist Administration, which represented Mandisa, for remark.

A consultant for the Williamson County and Davidson County Medical Examiner’s Workplace informed The Unbiased that they imagine they’ve acquired the singer’s physique however her identification has not been confirmed by forensic testing.

A preliminary method of loss of life was not instantly out there. A spokesperson for the Franklin Police Division mentioned that officers responded to Mandisa’s house in Franklin on Thursday.

Fellow musicians have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late singer.

Danny Gokey, one other American Idol alum, wrote on X, “Devastated to listen to concerning the sudden lack of Mandisa. Her pleasure was infectious & I beloved her coronary heart to encourage folks on & off stage!

“Once I made my debut in Christian music she was my biggest supporter. Mandisa you left too quickly—our neighborhood won’t ever be the identical with out you”.

Matthew West, one other American Christian artist mentioned, “I’m so extremely saddened to listen to concerning the lack of my pal Mandisa. I’ll all the time cherish the reminiscences of instances we spent collectively internet hosting award exhibits, occurring tour, and most of all serving to her inform her story within the songwriting room.”