Music

‘American Idol’ Star and Grammy Winner Mandisa Dies at 47

GONE TOO SOON

A cause of death was not released, but loved ones wrote in a statement that her “struggles are over.”

Josh Fiallo
Josh Fiallo 

Breaking News Reporter

Mandisa poses with her arms outside at a music award’s show.
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Josh Fiallo

Josh Fiallo

Breaking News Reporter

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