‘American Idol’ Star, Grammy Winner Mandisa Dead at 47

“American Idol” alum and Grammy-winning singer Mandisa has died … TMZ has discovered.

Her father confirms her loss of life to TMZ … telling us her loss of life was sudden and a complete shock to the household. We’re informed there have been no identified well being points previous to her passing, and her reason for loss of life will not be at present identified.

Mandisa — who competed on season 5 of ‘Idol,’ ending in ninth place — was discovered useless in her residence in Nashville on Thursday.

She had beforehand opened up about her psychological well being struggles, telling ABC Information in 2017 that she had contemplated suicide earlier than. Nevertheless, it isn’t clear whether or not her previous battle with despair is expounded to her loss of life.

Mandisa discovered success as a Gospel singer within the years after ‘Idol,’ successful a Grammy Award in 2014 for her album, “Overcomer.”

Christian radio station Ok-Love praised Mandisa for her unbelievable expertise and large coronary heart within the hours following her loss of life.

David Pierce, the station’s Chief Media Officer, added … “Her kindness was epic, her smile electric, her voice massive, but it was no match for the size of her heart. Mandisa struggled, and she was vulnerable enough to share that with us, which helped us talk about our own struggles.”

He poignantly added, “Mandisa’s struggles are over. She is with the God she sang about now. While we are saddened, Mandisa is home. We’re praying for Mandisa’s family and friends and ask you to join us.”

Mandisa was 47.