Who is Mandisa? How did mandisa die?

Mandisa Lynn Hundley, professionally known as Mandisa, was an American gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist.

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Mandisa was born on October 2, 1976, in Citrus Heights, California, U.S.

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Her career began as a participant in the fifth season of American Idol, where she finished ninth place.

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She is the seventh American Idol alumna to win a Grammy for her album Overcomer, which won Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.

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Mandisa auditioned for the US talent show American Idol in Chicago in 2005.

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Mandisa died on April 18, 2024, at the age of 47.

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Her cause of his death is unknown. She was found dead in her home in Nashville on April 18.

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In a 2017 interview with ABC News, Mandisa discussed her sadness and said she considered suicide.

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