'American Idol' Singer Mandisa Dead at 47
"American Idol" alum and Grammy-winning singer Mandisa has died ... TMZ has learned
Her father confirms her death to TMZ ... telling us her death was unexpected and a total shock to the family. We're told there were no known health issues prior to her passing, and her cause of death is not currently known.
Mandisa -- who competed on season 5 of 'Idol,' finishing in 9th place -- was found dead in her home in Nashville on Thursday.