‘American Idol’ Alum, Gospel Singer Mandisa Dead at 47

Grammy Award-winning singer Mandisa has died at the age of 47.

Her death was confirmed Thursday by the Independent, which noted that she was found dead at her home in Tennessee. No cause of death has been determined yet.

Originally from Citrus Heights, California, Mandisa rose to fame during the fifth season of “American Idol” in 2006 with winner Taylor Hicks. She launched a successful Christian music career following her top-10 finish. 

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