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American Idol Alum Mandisa's Cause of Death Revealed
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Date:2025-04-18 18:43:59
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.
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