Current:Home > MarketsAmerican Idol Alum Mandisa's Cause of Death Revealed -BrightFuture Investments
American Idol Alum Mandisa's Cause of Death Revealed
View
Date:2025-04-27 23:02:08
New information has come to light regarding Mandisa's passing.
After the former American Idol contestant (real name Mandisa Lynn Hundley) was found dead in her home April 18 at the age of 47, officials have determined her cause of death.
Mandisa died from complications of class III obesity, according to an autopsy obtained by People.
Class III obesity "is a complex chronic disease in which a person has a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35 or higher and is experiencing obesity-related health conditions," according to the Cleveland Clinic.
The report also noted that she was found by friends on April 18 and "was last known alive approximately three weeks" earlier. Her manner of death was listed as natural.
E! News has reached out to the coroner for more information but hasn't heard back.
Mandisa's rep shared the news of her passing on April 19, telling E! News in a statement, "We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased."
The spokesperson continued, "We ask for your prayers for her family and close-knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time."
The Christian musician first rose to prominence in 2006, when she competed on the fifth season of American Idol alongside Katharine McPhee, Chris Daughtry and Taylor Hicks, who eventually won first place. Mandisa herself came in ninth place.
After the show, Mandisa released her first studio album True Beauty in 2007. She went on to win a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for her 2013 album Overcomer.
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (19216)
Related
- How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming
- Power Companies vs. the Polar Vortex: How Did the Grid Hold Up?
- Amazon Reviewers Swear By This Beautiful Two-Piece Set for the Summer
- See the Shocking Fight That Caused Teresa Giudice to Walk Out of the RHONJ Reunion
- Nearly 400 USAID contract employees laid off in wake of Trump's 'stop work' order
- All the Books to Read ASAP Before They Become Your Next TV or Movie Obsession
- Clear Your Pores With a $9 Bubble Face Mask That’s a TikTok Favorite and Works in 5 Minutes
- 3 Arctic Wilderness Areas to Watch as Trump Tries to Expand Oil & Gas Drilling
- Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
- Animals Can Get Covid-19, Too. Without Government Action, That Could Make the Coronavirus Harder to Control
Ranking
- Former Danish minister for Greenland discusses Trump's push to acquire island
- Judge made lip-synching TikTok videos at work with graphic sexual references and racist terms, complaint alleges
- Nordstrom Rack Has Up to 80% Off Deals on Summer Sandals From Vince Camuto, Dolce Vita & More
- Meta's Twitter killer app Threads is here – and you can get a cheat code to download it
- Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal
- Clear Your Pores With a $9 Bubble Face Mask That’s a TikTok Favorite and Works in 5 Minutes
- Tony Awards 2023: The Complete List of Winners
- Make Fitness a Priority and Save 49% On a Foldable Stationary Bike With Resistance Bands
Recommendation
Rolling Loud 2024: Lineup, how to stream the world's largest hip hop music festival
Twitter threatens legal action over Meta's copycat Threads, report says
Trees Fell Faster in the Years Since Companies and Governments Promised to Stop Cutting Them Down
The Senate Reinstates Methane Emissions Regulations Rolled Back by Trump, Marking a Clear Win for Climate Activists
Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
Jennifer Lawrence Reveals Which Movie of Hers She Wants to Show Her Baby Boy Cy
As the Gulf of Mexico Heals from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Stringent Safety Proposals Remain Elusive
Biochar Traps Water and Fixes Carbon in Soil, Helping the Climate. But It’s Expensive