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How ‘American Idol’ honored Mandisa after Season 5 contestant’s death at 47

  2024-05-13 pagesixFrancesca Bacardi31220
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“American Idol” paid tribute to Season 5 contestant Mandisa after her unexpected death at age 47.Former contestants Meli

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“American Idol” paid tribute to Season 5 contestant Mandisa after her unexpected death at age 47.

Former contestants Melinda Doolittle, Colton Dixon and Danny Gokey returned to the show on Monday night to perform a rendition of “Shackles (Praise You)” by Mary Mary, which was the first song Mandisa sang on the “Idol” stage in 2006.

The trio discussed the significance of the gospel tune, with Dixon telling host Ryan Seacrest that it summed up the late Christian singer’s life.

Kellie Pickler, Mandisa and Melissa McGhee singing on
“American Idol” honored Season 5 contestant Mandisa on Monday after her death. Getty Images
RYAN SEACREST, COLTON DIXON, MELINDA DOOLITTLE, DANNY GOKEY
Former contestants Melinda Doolittle, Colton Dixon and Danny Gokey returned to perform a rendition of “Shackles (Praise You)” by Mary Mary. Disney

“I think she came in praisin’ and she left praisin’,” he said, “but our loss is heaven’s gain.”

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‘American Idol’ alum Mandisa dead at 47

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

Christian rock radio station K-Love announced on April 19 that Mandisa had died at home in Nashville. No cause of death had been given, though the station’s chief media officer, David Pierce, said the “Overcomer” singer’s struggles had ended with her death.

“Mandisa struggled, and she was vulnerable enough to share that with us, which helped us talk about our own struggles,” he shared in a statement.

COLTON DIXON, MELINDA DOOLITTLE, DANNY GOKEY performing
It was the first song Mandisa performed on the singing competition series. Disney
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“I think she came in praisin’ and she left praisin’,” Dixon said, “but our loss is heaven’s gain.” AP

“Mandisa’s struggles are over. She is with the God she sang about now. While we are saddened, Mandisa is home. We’re praying for Mandisa’s family and friends and ask you to join us.”

Born and raised in California, Mandisa Lynn Hundley detailed in her 2022 memoir, “Out of the Dark,” the trauma she faced after being raped as a teenager.

She later revealed that her friends’ support and a staged intervention had stopped her from attempting suicide.

ryan seacrest clapping next to mandisa
Christian rock radio station K-Love announced on April 19 Mandisa had died at age 47. FilmMagic for Fox Television Network
mandisa performing
No cause of death has been given. FilmMagic for Fox Television Network

“In the same way that if you have a physical ailment, you would go and see a doctor, I’ve come to appreciate counselors,” she shared at the time.

“These are professionals to help you deal with some things that are easy to sweep under the rug. So, through my counseling journey, which has continued, it’s helping me to talk about difficult issues … that I’m forcing myself to face.”

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

(By/Francesca Bacardi)
 
 
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