American Idol alum Mandisa’s cause of death has been revealed months after she was found dead in her home. The beloved Christian singer passed away unexpectedly in April at the age of 47. An autopsy report has confirmed that Mandisa died of complications caused by class III obesity, which is when a person has a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher.
At the time of her death, Mandisa weighed 488 pounds, according to TMZ, and was found in her Nashville, Tennessee home by friends who had not heard from her for approximately three weeks. The manner of her death has been listed as natural, and her rep confirmed the news of her passing in a statement to The U.S. Sun.
Mandisa, who rose to fame after competing on American Idol and finishing in the top 10, released several albums throughout her career and was nominated for five Grammy Awards. Her 2013 album, Overcomer, even won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album in 2014.
Throughout her life, Mandisa was open about her struggles with weight and mental health. She lost over 120 pounds in 2011 but later gained it back after losing her best friend to breast cancer. Despite these challenges, she sought treatment and continued to share her journey with her fans through her music.
Fans have been paying tribute to Mandisa on social media platforms, remembering her as a kind and talented artist who used her platform to spread messages of faith and hope. Mandisa’s legacy lives on through her music and the impact she had on those who listened to her songs.
