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‘American Idol’ Alum Mandisa’s Cause of Death Revealed

‘American Idol’ season 5 alum Mandisa died in April at the age of 47

Mandisa.Jason Davis/Getty Images for KLOVEThe Grammy winner and American Idol alum died of complications of class III obesity, according to an autopsy report obtained by People on Tuesday, June 4. “Mandisa loved Jesus, and she used her unusually extensive platform to talk about Him at every turn,” David Pierce, the Chief Media Officer for K-Love, said at the time. Mandisa quickly found success in the Christian music genre with her hits like “Overcomer” and “Stronger.” She also was able to collaborate with artists including TobyMac, Matthew West, Michael W. Smith, Kirk Franklin, Jordan Feliz and Jon Reddick.

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