Mandisa: American Idol singer dies aged 47 - BBC News

Tributes are being paid to the gospel singer who won a Grammy in 2014 for her record Overcomer.

51 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesBy Noor NanjiCulture reporterTributes are being paid after Grammy-winning American Idol singer Mandisa Lynn Hundley died at the age of 47.

Paula Abdul, who was a judge during her Idol season in 2006, called her a "true beacon of light" in a statement to People.

Another Idol star Danny Gokey wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that he was "devastated".

Mandisa's publicist confirmed to BBC News that she was found dead in her home on Thursday.

"At this time, we do not know the cause of death or any further details," they added.

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