The Franklin, Tennessee Police Department has provided an exclusive update on the investigation into the untimely passing of beloved ‘American Idol’ singer Mandisa Hundley, commonly known as Mandisa.
In a statement sent to RadarOnline.com, the department revealed that there is currently no indication that her death resulted from suspicious or criminal activity.
While the case remains an active death investigation, the police department extended condolences to Mandisa’s family, friends, and fans.
Despite an autopsy being completed, her cause of death remains pending. A spokesperson from the local medical examiner’s office mentioned that it could take between eight to 12 weeks for the results to be publicly released.
Initially, confirming Mandisa’s identity posed a challenge for the medical examiner, necessitating forensic testing. Mandisa was found deceased in her Nashville home on Thursday, April 18.
TMZ reported her father’s confirmation of the tragic news, which came as a shock to the family. Mandisa’s passing came unexpectedly, with no known health issues preceding it, according to TMZ.
Originally hailing from California, Mandisa relocated to Tennessee in the early 2000s for college and later auditioned for ‘American Idol’ in 2005.
Although she reached the top 9 in 2006, her journey on the show ended there. Transitioning to Gospel music, Mandisa collaborated with prominent artists such as Kirk Franklin and TobyMac, ultimately winning a Grammy in 2014 for her album ‘Overcomer.’
Throughout her career, Mandisa became a vocal advocate for mental health, sharing her personal struggles openly. In a 2017 interview with ABC News, she bravely disclosed her past contemplation of suicide.
While her death raises questions, it remains unclear if it is linked to her mental health challenges.
Mandisa’s legacy as a talented singer and an advocate for mental health awareness lives on.
