Grammy-winning Gospel Singer ‘Amercian Idol’ Alum Mandisa Dies at 47
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Tributes are pouring in for Mandisa Lynn Hundley, the Grammy-winning American Idol singer who passed away at 47. Paula Abdul, who judged alongside her in 2006, hailed her as a “true beacon of light.” Fellow Idol star Danny Gokey expressed devastation over the loss.
Mandisa was found dead in her home, with the cause undisclosed at this time. Her publicist requested prayers for her family and friends. Mandisa, known by her mononym, won a Grammy for her 2014 record “Overcomer” in the contemporary Christian music category.
Despite finishing ninth in American Idol’s fifth season, she thrived in Christian music with albums like “What If We Were Real” and “Freedom,” earning multiple Grammy nominations.
Mandisa was open about her struggles with depression and grief, chronicled in her 2022 memoir, “Out of the Dark: My Journey Through The Shadows To Find God’s Joy.” An Instagram statement described her as a voice of encouragement and truth for those facing life’s challenges worldwide.