Singer Mandisa, known from American Idol, passes away at 47, recognized as a Grammy-winning Christian artist
Christian musician Mandisa, who rose to fame on American Idol, tragically passed away at the age of 47 in her home. Her representative confirmed the news and requested prayers for her family and friends during this difficult time. Mandisa was a Grammy-winning artist known for her uplifting Christian music, leaving a lasting impact on many in the music industry and beyond. Christian artist Mandisa, who gained fame on American Idol, passed away at 47 in her home. Her representative confirmed the news and sought prayers for her loved ones. Mandisa, a Grammy-winning musician known for her inspiring Christian music, left a significant legacy in the music industry and beyond.
Christian musician Mandisa, who got her start on American Idol, died at 47 in her home on Thursday.
“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,” Mandisa’s representative wrote on X. “We ask for your prayers for her family and close knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time.”
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. pic.twitter.com/N6R2a3emot
— Mandisa (@mandisaofficial) April 19, 2024
Mandisa became known for her Christian music after appearing on Season five of American Idol, where she finished in the top 10. In 2007, she released her first album, True Beauty.
It wasn’t until her fourth album, Overcomer, that Mandisa received two Grammys in 2014. She won for best contemporary Christian music album and best contemporary Christian music song for the title track.
Colleagues in the music industry took to social media to express their condolences.
“Mandisa loved Jesus, and she used her unusually extensive platform to talk about Him at every turn. Her kindness was epic, her smile electric, her voice massive, but it was no match for the size of her heart,” K-Love Chief Media Officer David Pierce wrote on X. “Mandisa struggled, and she was vulnerable enough to share that with us, which helped us talk about our own struggles. 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; 1976-2024.
“Mandisa loved Jesus, and she used her unusually extensive platform to talk about Him at every turn. 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… pic.twitter.com/jXYRyhtGBf
— K-LOVE (@KLOVERadio) April 19, 2024
“I am so incredibly saddened to hear about the loss of my friend Mandisa,” musician Matthew West wrote. “I will always cherish the memories of times we spent together hosting award shows, going on tour, and most of all helping her tell her story in the songwriting room.”
I am so incredibly saddened to hear about the loss of my friend Mandisa. I will always cherish the memories of times we spent together hosting award shows, going on tour, and most of all helping her tell her story in the songwriting room. The first song she released after… pic.twitter.com/Xk04rdwxme
— Matthew West (@matthew_west) April 19, 2024
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“There was no doubt in my mind that this lady spent much time with her Heavenly Father. And now, she sees Him face to face,” musician Aaron Shust wrote of Mandisa on Instagram. “My prayers are lifted for her family and closest of friends who carry on without the light of their precious Mandisa in this world. Grieving with you.”
Mandisa’s most recent album, Out of the Dark, was released in 2017. She had over 800,000 monthly listeners on Spotify at the time of her death.
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