American Idol alum Mandisa cause of death revealed complications obesity

Grammy-winning Christian singer Mandisa died from complications of class III obesity. Autopsy confirms natural death, no signs of foul play.

The world was shocked by the news of the passing of Mandisa, the beloved Grammy-winning Christian music singer and former "American Idol" contestant. According to an autopsy report, Mandisa died in April from complications related to class III obesity. The report indicated that the 47-year-old singer was found dead in her Tennessee home on April 18, approximately three weeks after she was last known to be alive.

Her representative confirmed the news of her death, but at the time, the cause of death was unknown. Mandisa's father, John Hundley, expressed his belief that his daughter did not harm herself, and detectives found no signs of foul play. Instead, he believed that she simply fell down in her bedroom.

Class III obesity, as defined by the Cleveland Clinic, is a chronic condition where a person has a body mass index of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 or higher with obesity-related health conditions. This condition can lead to serious health issues such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Mandisa was a talented artist who received multiple Grammy nominations and won her first award for the album "Overcomer." Her music touched the hearts of many, with popular songs like "Good Morning" and "You Keep Hope Alive." She rose to fame on Season 5 of "American Idol" in 2006, where she showcased her incredible talents.

In honor of Mandisa, former "American Idol" contestants Melinda Doolittle, Colton Dixon, and Danny Gokey paid tribute to her with a performance of "Shackles (Praise You)" on the show. They remembered her as a woman who came in praising and left praising, and though she will be missed, her legacy lives on.

The world mourns the loss of Mandisa, a talented artist whose music will continue to inspire and uplift audiences for years to come.