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‘American Idol’ Alum Mandisa Found Dead in Her Home at 47: See Statement and Tributes


American Idol season 5 alum Mandisa was found dead in her home at age 47, her rep confirmed to Closer in a statement. Tributes poured in for the late singer.

Get back to the Mandisa, who competed on season 5 of American Idol, has died at the age of 47, her rep confirmed in a statement to Closer on Friday, April 19. “We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased,” the statement read. We ask for your prayers for her family and close-knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time.”

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