Mandisa, a gospel singer who gained prominence following her appearance on American Idol, was found dead in her apartment on Thursday evening. She was 47 years old.
Mandisa took part in the fifth season of the reality TV singing competition, which aired in 2006. Following her appearance, she launched her debut full-length album, “True Beauty,” a year later. This album garnered her a Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album.
In 2010, Mandisa received another nomination for the same award for her album, ‘Freedom.’ Additionally, she earned a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for ‘What If We Were Real’ in 2012.
In 2014, she achieved her first Grammy win for her album, “Overcomer,” in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Album category.
Mandisa’s father, John Hundley, verified the news of her passing to Fox News Digital. However, the cause of the singer’s death remains unclear.
Franklin Police Department Public Information manager Max Wintz informed the publication that authorities are “conducting an active death investigation stemming from a body that was discovered Thursday evening at a residence.”
Mandisa has frequently shared her battles with depression. In 2017, she unveiled her final album, ‘Out of the Dark,’ influenced by the supportive friends who aided her in overcoming severe depression during her darkest times. In 2022, she published a memoir titled ‘Out of the Dark: My Journey Through the Shadows to Find God’s Joy.’