The 47-year-old Grammy-winning Christian music singer and former 'American Idol' contestant Mandisa is found to have died from complications related to severe obesity.
- June 5, 2024
AceShowbiz - Mandisa Lynn Hundley, the beloved Christian music singer and former "American Idol" contestant, passed away at the age of 47 on April 18. According to an autopsy report obtained by PEOPLE, her death was caused by complications from class III obesity.
Class III obesity, also known as extreme obesity, is a chronic condition in which a person has a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 or higher and experiences obesity-related health issues.
The autopsy report, which was confirmed by Mandisa's father, John Hundley, states that the singer was found dead in her Tennessee home on April 18 and was last known alive approximately three weeks earlier. No signs of foul play were found, and her death was ruled as natural.
Mandisa rose to fame after finishing in the Top 10 on season 5 of "American Idol" in 2006. She released her debut album, "True Beauty", in 2007 and won a Grammy Award in 2014 for her album "Overcomer".
In addition to her musical career, Mandisa was an advocate for mental health and sexual assault survivors. She spoke openly about the sexual abuse she endured in her youth and the struggles she faced with her mental health.
The singer's passing has been met with an outpouring of grief from friends, family and fans. "American Idol" paid tribute to her in an Instagram post and with a musical tribute by former contestants Melinda Doolittle, Colton Dixon and Danny Gokey.
Mandisa's legacy will live on through her music and the impact she made on the lives of others. She was a talented singer, a compassionate advocate and a source of inspiration for many.
