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Mandisa Grammy-Winning Singer Cause of Death, What happened to Mandisa? How Did Mandisa Die?

Discover the life and legacy of Mandisa, the Grammy-winning singer known for her powerful voice in contemporary Christian and gospel music.

by Aishwarya

Updated Apr 20, 2024

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Mandisa Grammy-Winning Singer Cause of Death, What happened to Mandisa? How Did Mandisa Die?

Mandisa Grammy-Winning Singer Cause of Death

Grammy-winning Singer Mandisa died at her home in Nashville on April 18, 2024. The cause of her death is not disclosed yet. Her father talked to the media and said that her death was unexpected and a total shock to the family. He confirmed that she had no known health issues before her death, so it is expected that more details regarding the reasons behind her death will be revealed in the future.

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In the past, she was involved in a weight loss process and lost up to 75 pounds but after her close friend's death, she regained her weight and also suffered from depression. Due to her mental struggles, she was away from the spotlight for three years and started her public appearance in 2017. Her sudden death is shocking news to the music industry.

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Who was Mandisa?

Mandisa was an American gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist who started her career as a contestant in the fifth season of American Idol finishing in ninth place. She won a Grammy for her album Overcomer in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Album category and became the fifth American Idol alumna to win a Grammy.

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She started her music career on the stage of American Idol in 2005. She had no big background and started her career as a normal person but gained a big place in the spotlight later. After she was eliminated from the show in 9th place, she came outside and started to release her music albums. She released her first album True Beauty in 2007 and was nominated for a Grammy award. Then she continuously released her other six albums. Her last album Out of the Dark was released in 2017.

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Name Mandisa
Birth name Mandisa Lynn Hundley
Born October 2, 1976
Born Place Citrus Heights, California, U.S.
Died April 18, 2024
Death Place Franklin, Tennessee, U.S.
Age at death 47
Genres Contemporary Christian, gospel
Years active 2006–2024
Labels EMI, Sparrow

Mandisa Career

Mandisa auditioned for American Idol in 2005. Simon Cowell made comments about her weight, which upset some people. Despite this, Mandisa forgave him and made it to the top 12. She was eliminated in April 2006 but gained popularity through appearances like The Tonight Show.

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After leaving American Idol, Mandisa performed on TV and joined a benefit concert. She worked with tobyMac and Kirk Franklin on tobyMac's album. Her first album, True Beauty, debuted at No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart and No. 43 on the Billboard 200. Mandisa's singles, "Only the World" and "God Speaking," gained popularity on Christian radio. She also released a holiday EP featuring duets with Matthew West and Michael W. Smith.

Mandisa released a Christmas album in 2008 called "It's Christmas." In 2009, she released another album called "Freedom." She also had a song called "We Are Family" as a bonus track. Her album "What If We Were Real" came out in 2011, with the single "Stronger" reaching No. 1 on the Christian Songs chart. "Overcomer," released in 2013, earned her a Grammy award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. Her final album, "Out of the Dark," came out in 2017, with the lead single "Unfinished" reaching No. 8 on the Christian Songs chart.

Mandisa Personal Life

Mandisa's full name was Mandisa Lynn Hundley. She was born on October 2, 1976, in Citrus Heights, California. Her parents' names are Ruby Hundley and John Hundley. She was raised in California and went to high school and college there. She gained her Bachelor of Music degree at Fisk University in Tennessee. Her relationship status was not publicly known. After her close friend died due to breast cancer, she suffered from depression for years.

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Mandisa Net Worth

Mandisa's Net Worth is $1 million. She earned income primarily through her music career, including album sales, concert tours, and royalties from songwriting.

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