American Idol" star Mandisa is dead at 47. Her father confirmed her death to TMZ, saying it was unexpected and shocking to her family. She competed on season five of the show, finishing in the top ten. Mandisa was found dead in her Nashville home, but there's no news yet of the cause of death. She became a Gospel singer after "Idol," winning a Grammy in 2014 for her album "Overcomer.
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