Madisha died of complications from Class III obesity, according to an autopsy report obtained by People on Tuesday (June 4). The Grammy Award winner American Idol The finalist was 47 when she was found dead on April 18.
According to the autopsy report, when she was found at her home in Tennessee by friends, she “was last known alive approximately three weeks earlier.” The report lists her manner of death as natural.
In April, a representative for Mandisa confirmed her death to Advertising signadding: “We ask for your prayers for her family and close circle of friends at this incredibly difficult time.”
After competing in his 5th season American Idol in 2006 and finishing in ninth place, Mandisa released her first album, True beautythe following year, with the project debuting at the top Advertising signThe Top Christian Albums Chart.
In 2011, Mandisa earned her first No. 1 at Advertising signChristian's Airplay chart with “Stronger” and scored a top 20 chart hit with “Good Morning” featuring TobyMac. But her biggest hit came in 2013 Overcomerwhich won her the Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian album and whose title track spent 10 weeks at the top Advertising signHot Christian Songs Chart.
of Mandisa Idol peers paid tribute to the late singer last month during the show's 22nd season, with Melinda Doolittle (season 6), Danny Gokey (season 8) and Colton Dixon (season 11) all returning to the show to perform the song “Shackles (Praise You)” in her honor.
“Not only has our industry lost a truly great voice and a powerhouse of a person, but Christian music has lost its No. 1 cheerleader,” Dixon said in an interview with Advertising sign before showing the tribute.
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