“GMA” looks at the life of the Grammy winner and gospel powerhouse, who died suddenly at 47.
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Grammy winter singer gospel Powerhouse American Idol Alum Mandisa who passed away suddenly at the age of 47 she was one of the brightest lights on and off the stage Jana is back with her story good morning again Jana good morning again Robin broke my heart when I heard the news that’s what Jennifer Hudson posted after learning of mandisa’s passing and it’s a sentiment shared by so many as there are still so many questions about what happened going to make you stronger tribute pouring in for grammy-winning gospel artist Mandisa who is found dead in her Nashville area home Thursday her team releasing a statement writing at this time we do not know the cause of death or any further details we ask for your prayers for her family and close-nit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time hey what’s your name Mandisa Mandisa what just Mandisa it was during season 5 when the California Native wowed the judges during her Soulful audition on American Idol I love you placing ninth with her powerful vocals Mandisa Lyn hunley’s rise to stardom was only beginning beaut her debut album true beauty seizing the number one spot on the top Christian album chart in 2007 fans drawn to her relatability the singer open about her struggles with depression and weight loss something she wrote about in her book out of the dark part of the process of me coming out of the dark is learning the power of talking about uncomfortable things and how it we really have to in order to be healthy Mandisa releasing Five albums throughout her nearly two decade career performing and producing music with Christian themes like Overcomer [Music] [Applause] a song encouraging those facing adversity the music video featuring our own Robin that was a song that helped so many people you’re allowing yourself to be transparent you’re letting us in totally yeah I realized as I started to share this story I started to hear from people who said I’m just glad to know I’m not alone the album of the same name winning a Grammy for Best Christian music album in 2014 the music world now mourning the singer’s untimely passing Jennifer Hudson sharing she was truly a woman of Faith a bright light that made such a powerful imprint on this world Paula Abdul telling people I’ll always remember her Poise Grace and dignity and how could anyone forget those incomparable vocals and country star Taylor Hicks writing she was a Powerhouse vocalist and she graduated to a wonderful career in gospel music better yet she was a Powerhouse person and all of us will miss her dearly Mandisa was 47 years old so young and when she was here discussing her Memoir she said that she hoped to spark conversations about her mental health and uh led to healing and and Robin the day that you returned from your medical leave and she was here singing Stronger which you said really helped you get through there’s a a part in a clip of you holding your sister’s hands Dorthy y and you guys are all singing along and I know that Mandisa meant so much to oh my God she meant so much to so many people because she helped a lot of people myself included during a very very challenging time and she was very open in talking about her her her issues that she had and just really thinking about just all of her loved ones her loved ones but thank you yes that was a special morning when she was here for us thank you thank you guys than
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One of the true American Idol success stories. She sang secular songs on the show but her gospel roots were always there shining through. After the show, she achieved her goal of securing a record deal with a Christian record label and the rest is history. Number one songs, number one albums, and many accolades and awards, including a Grammy. Her passing is not a loss to the world of music, but to the world in general. She used her gift and her life to uplift, motivate and inspire others and definitely made the world a little bit better place. She's with the heavenly father now, and the choir of angels has a beautiful new voice to join in praise and rejoicing. Forever beautiful. ❤
Omg I wonder what happened, she was one of my favourite singer, overcomer and stronger too favorite songs omg
This is just tragic. She was a great singer. She will be missed. May she rest in peace. Condolences to her family and loved ones.
Forever in our Heartsssss 💖
❤️😭❤️miss u Mandisa
Overcome and Bleed The same are so relatable and great anthems. ❤ I watched American Idol every night when she was on. I knew she was a star with a rare God-given talent. Rest in peace, sweet angel with your Heavenly Father. 😢❤️🙏🙏
Her songs made me go through one of the toughest yrs of my life. Rest well Mandisa will always remember her. Love from Uganda
REMEMBER ROMANS 6:23 THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH
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Cause of death?
So sad may she RIP 😢condolences to her family and friends.
Truly sad news. Mandisa was a powerful singer and graceful human being.
I loved her music. 😢
My condolences!🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
She couldnt do it & knew too much already. One of the GoOD few!!! 🙏🏽 "Christians will be persecuted," !!!
Rip beautiful soul… your music will live on forever ♥️
I am just now finding out about this!! Condolences to her family, this is very sad news and I truly hope it wasn't due to suicide.
When someone in the public eye of amerkka dyes at this stage of the KLANdemic game and amerKLANmedia claims not to know the coz of deth, THEY KNOW EXACTLY WTF the coz of deth was…. EVEN WHEN THEY CLAIM TO BE TELLING YOU the cause, they KNOW WTF the cause REALLY was:
G'Luck surviving the HOLLOWcost, folks!!
I blame the USDA & FDA for allowing unhealthy food in stores. Any product (food or not) that is bad for people, animals and the environment should never be sold ANYWHERE in our country. I’m Vegan, all natural & low sugar/salt. Tiny bit of fruit juice, Too.
Rest in peace Mandisa 🕊️. Her funeral will be tomorrow Saturday April 27, 2024, at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, TN starting at 9 am to 11:30 am . 🙏
RIH 🙏🏾
My heart😢
Baffling😮
REST IN PEACE MANDISA
Her family, friends & mgt team are hiding a cover up of her death. She completed suicide. Get over it! They’re just trying to keep up an image of her “perfect” public image. Not real. She had depression, an eating disorder, weight issues. She also had the wealth & access to any health care she needed w people around her to make it happen. She CHISE NOT to help herself. So weak & undeserving of all this attention & accolades. Makes me sick. Just come clean & tell the truth.
God Bless Mandisa
May She Sing, Shout, And Praise And Eternal Peace
I love mandising her music since American Idol and her songs are so amazing
what a horrible shame that she was alone and never had a chance to get married or have her children and I hope her fur baby is happily adopted somewhere
she was not old at all, but perhaps she should have had a Life Alert “ I've fallen and I can't get up” necklace for emergencies that you never know can happen, just like people have OnStar in their cars for accident they hope they never have
even if you are young, if you live alone, Anything could happen to you and you can sit there and for hours if not longer hoping someone will find you before you expire
Her good morning song was my favorite. She will be missed R.I.H Mandisa 😢
Thank you Mandisa for giving us such a gift. Heaven gained & you will be remembered with great love & strength. A life well lived!!❤🕊️🪽
I can’t believe that she’s gone, I’m very saddened. Her songs are so uplifting and encouraging, full of power that it penetrates through any soul in search of God. May you rest in peace Mandisa.😢
I will be praying for you Mandisa. May you rest in peace in the arms of Our Eternal and loving Father, God.❤😢
Rip legend
Rip wow
Still can't believe it 💔 love her songs
Please pray for her fans too. We are gutted.
How thoughtful. You’re so sweet!
It's amazing how someone so larger than life can have such a big impact on music and other people's lives thru music and I'm sure her personality and I've never heard of her prior till today …just heard the news about her passing at the young age of 47….this is a testament to us all to surround ourselves with good company…enjoy what you do in life despite the job title and fill it with good memories and not materialistic possession for we not know when its our time to be called upon…may she rest in paradise 💕🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊
I wonder what injection she took in the past 2 years… 47 gone too soon…