‘American Idol’ alum Mandisa dead at 47: ‘Struggles are over’

“American Idol” alum Mandisa died Thursday. She was 47.

The “Overcomer” singer died at home in Nashville, Christian rock radio station K-Love announced.

Her cause of death remains unknown.

Born and raised in California, Mandisa Lynn Hundley gained fame when she hit back at notoriously critical “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell with kindness while appearing on Season 5 of the singing competition series in 2006.

Mandisa made it to the show’s Top 10 and went on to release her debut album, “True Beauty,” in 2007. She then become a Christian radio staple upon releasing energetic and affirming tunes such as “Stronger,” “Good Morning” and “My Deliverer.”

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