Grammy Winner American Idol Star Mandisa Found Dead At Home At 47

Grammy-winner and American Idol star Mandisa was found dead at her homw on Franklin, Tennessee. She was 47. The artist has allegedly died under mysterious circumstances.

New Delhi: Grammy-winner and American Idol star Mandisa was found dead at her homw on Franklin, Tennessee. She was 47. The artist  allegedly died under mysterious circumstances. The Franklin Police Department has opened an investigation into the mysterious death occurence and the circumstances around her passing.

Mandisa death

"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. We ask for your prayers for her family and close knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time." The singer’s representative told People.

Mandisa career

Mandisa rose to fame after she participated in 'American Idol' Season 5 in 2006, where she sang and entertained audiences alongside winner Taylor Hicks.

She released her debut album 'True Beauty' in 2007 following her success on the show, that began her career in Christian music.

"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. We ask for your prayers for her family and close knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time." 

'True Beauty' was the first among the six albums Mandisa released throughout her career. Her 2008 holiday record 'It's Christmas' and her 2017 album 'Out of teh Dark' are well acclaimed works.

Over the years, Mandisa collaborated with artists like TobyMac, Jon Reddick, Kirk Franklin, Matther West, Jordan Feliz, Michael W. Smith and more, many of whom aways lauded the singer.

Mandisa's 2022 memoir 'Out of the Dark: My Journey Through the Shadows to Find God's Joy' chronicled her experience with anxiety and depression after she lost a close fried to cancer, which she referred to as a 'deep dark' period of her life. 

Mandisa Grammy wins

Mandisa was a celebrated singer with multiple Grammy Awards under her belt. She won the Grammys  in the categories of Contemporary Christian Music Album, Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album, and Best Gospel/Contemporray Christian Music Performance in 2010, 2012, and 2014.