Mandisa, Grammy-Award Winning Singer Dead at 47

Mandisa, Grammy-Award Winning Singer Dead at 47

Mandisa, the Grammy-Award winning gospel singer was found dead in her home in Nashville.

• “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,” an Instagram post from the singer’s verified Instagram account said.

Mandisa, a singer who rose to prominence in the fifth season of American Idol and went on to become a Grammy Award-winning Christian artist.

David Pierce, Christian radio station KLOVE’s chief media officer, posted a tribute to Mandisa shortly after news of her passing was announced:

• “Mandisa loved Jesus, and she used her unusually extensive platform to talk about Him at every turn. Her kindness was epic, her smile electric, her voice massive, but it was no match for the size of her heart. Mandisa struggled, and she was vulnerable enough to share that with us, which helped us talk about our own struggles. Mandisa’s struggles are over, she is with the God she sang about now. While we are saddened, Mandisa is home. We’re praying for Mandisa’s family and friends and ask you to join us.

A representative for the Williamson County and Davidson County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that they believe they have received the singer’s body but her identity has not been confirmed through forensic testing.

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