The cause of death for Christian singer and American Idol alum Mandisa has been revealed. According to her autopsy, The Grammy-award winning gospel singer died of complications of class III obesity, she was found dead in her home by friends on April 18 and “was last known alive approximately three weeks” earlier. The manner of death was listed as natural, People reported.
Who was Mandisa?
The artist, whose full name is Mandisa Lynn Hundley, originally hailed from California. She grew up singing in church before studying vocal performance at American River College in California, and Fisk University in Nashville, according to her record label artist bio. She went on to work as a backup vocalist for artists then went on “American Idol” where she placed ninth. The star won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album in 2014 for her album “Overcomer.”
What is Class III obesity?
Class III obesity is when a person has a body mass index of 40 or higher or a body mass index of 35 or higher while experiencing obesity-related health conditions, according to The Cleveland Clinic. Class III obesity “can contribute to the development of several serious health conditions, such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease,” the clinic said.
