‘American Idol’ singer Mandisa dies, aged 47
Tributes are being paid following the demise of American Idol singer, Mandisa, who has died aged 47.
Information of the singer’s passing was shared by her publicist, who issued an announcement to BBC confirming that the singer was discovered useless in her dwelling on Thursday (April 18).
At time of writing, few particulars have been publicly shared. “We have no idea the reason for demise or any additional particulars,” the publicist mentioned, additionally including: “We ask to your prayers for her household and close-knit circle of buddies throughout this extremely troublesome time.”
The singer, whose full identify is Mandisa Lynn Hundley first rose to fame in 2006, when she famously appeared as a contestant on the fifth season of the US singing competitors, American Idol. She completed in ninth place, with Taylor Hicks being the season’s winner.
In her time after the present, the singer – who glided by the mononym Mandisa – went on to have success within the Christian music scene. Her albums included 2007’s ‘True Magnificence’, 2009’s ‘Freedom’ and 2011’s ‘What If We Have been Actual’; all of which earned her Grammy nominations.
Finally, it was her ‘Overcomer’ album that secured her win on the Grammys in 2014, the place she took dwelling the trophy within the Greatest Modern Christian music class.
All through her profession, she spoke overtly about her ongoing battle with melancholy and grief. She additionally opened up concerning the wrestle in her 2022 memoir Out of the Darkish: My Journey By way of The Shadows To Discover God’s Pleasure.
“Mandisa was a voice of encouragement and fact to folks going through life’s challenges all world wide,” learn an announcement on her Instagram web page following information of her demise.
Equally, Paula Abdul – who was a decide throughout her Idol season in 2006 – paid tribute in an announcement to People, calling Mandisa a “true beacon of sunshine”, whereas one other American Idol contestant Danny Gokey took to X to say the information left him “devastated.
Taylor Hicks, who additionally competed in American Idol season 5 and took dwelling the crown, remembered Mandisa as “an influence home vocalist on our season of Idol and she or he graduated to a beautiful profession in gospel music.
“Higher but she was an influence home particular person and all of us will miss her dearly,” he added.
Devastated to listen to concerning the sudden lack of Mandisa. Her pleasure was infectious & I cherished her coronary heart to encourage folks on & off stage! After 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. pic.twitter.com/GNASOaFDxL
— Danny Gokey (@dannygokey) April 19, 2024
A spokesperson for the present additionally shared an announcement, describing Mandisa as “an adored icon” on the present.
“She had grow to be a platinum-selling artist and had gained a number of Grammys for her music. Her passing has left everybody on the present heartbroken, and we prolong our deepest condolences to her household,” the assertion learn partly (through ABC).
Mandisa’s most up-to-date album, ‘Out of the Darkish’, was launched in 2017.