American Idol singer Mandisa dies aged 47

Tributes are being paid aft Grammy-winning American Idol vocalist Mandisa Lynn Hundley died astatine the property of 47.

Paula Abdul, who was a justice during her Idol play successful 2006, called her a "true beacon of light" in a connection to People.

Another Idol prima Danny Gokey wrote connected X, formerly Twitter, that helium was "devastated".

Mandisa's publicist confirmed to the PA quality bureau that she was recovered dormant successful her location connected Thursday.

"At this time, we bash not cognize the origin of decease oregon immoderate further details," they added.

"We inquire for your prayers for her household and close-knit ellipse of friends during this incredibly hard time."

The singer, known by the mononym Mandisa, took location the Grammy successful the champion modern Christian euphony class for her grounds Overcomer successful 2014.

The gospel vocalist competed successful play 5 of American Idol successful 2006, finishing successful ninth place.

She went connected to person sizeable occurrence arsenic she forged a vocation successful Christian music.

Her records including 2011's What If We Were Real, 2009's Freedom and 2007's True Beauty besides received Grammy nominations.

Mandisa had spoken candidly astir her slump and grief successful her memoir successful 2022, Out of the Dark: My Journey Through The Shadows To Find God's Joy.

An Instagram connection connected her leafage said: "Mandisa was a dependable of encouragement and information to radical facing life's challenges each astir the world."