Mandisa: American Idol singer dies aged 47

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Homages are being offered in memory of Mandisa Lynn Hundley, the American Idol vocalist who won a Grammy, and passed away at the age of 47.

In a statement to People, Paula Abdul - who served as a judge during her Idol season in 2006 - described her as a "genuine source of inspiration".

Danny Gokey, a famous Idol celebrity, expressed his extreme sorrow on a popular social media platform formerly known as Twitter. He used the word "devastated".

Mandisa's representative affirmed to the PA news agency that she was discovered lifeless in her residence on Thursday.

Currently, we are unaware of the reason for the demise or any additional particulars, as stated by them.

At this very challenging moment, we kindly request that you keep her family and close group of friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Mandisa, a famous singer who is recognized by her one-word name, won a Grammy award in the contemporary Christian music category for her album Overcomer back in 2014.

The performer known for religious music participated in the fifth season of the television series American Idol back in 2006, concluding their journey as the ninth best contestant.

She continued to achieve significant accomplishments while building a profession in music with Christian themes.

Her albums, such as What If We Were Real from 2011, Freedom from 2009, and True Beauty from 2007, were also acknowledged by the Grammy awards with nominations.

Mandisa openly discussed her struggles with depression and sorrow in her autobiography, Out of the Dark: My Journey Through The Shadows To Find God's Joy, which was published in 2022.

On her Instagram page, it was stated that Mandisa served as a source of inspiration and honesty to those dealing with various struggles across the globe.