Christian and Gospel singer's death linked to complications from obesity
Posted: June 07, 2024, 5:00 PM | Category:General Artist Tags: Mandisa Source: NRT Staff Reports (FH)
It has been announced that the cause of Mandisa's unexpected death was linked to complications of class III obesity. Mandisa was found deceased in her home on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the age of 47.
Class III obesity is defined as a person having a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher and can lead to complications such as heart attack, stroke or sudden cardiac death.
Mandisa's rise to fame as a Christian and Gospel singer started in 2005 when she finished as a runner up on "American Idol." She went on to become a Grammy-winning artist known for the hits "Overcomer," "Stronger" and "Bleed the Same."
