The cause of death of singer Mandisa: complications from class III obesity
7 june 2024 в 05:50
The cause of death of the late singer and songwriter Mandisa has been revealed, according to a new autopsy report released on Wednesday, June 5. According to PEOPLE, Mandisa died from «complications of class III obesity». It was reported that she was found dead on April 18 in her home, and «the last time she was seen alive was approximately three weeks before that».
According to the Cleveland Clinic, class III obesity was previously called «morbid obesity». It is a chronic condition where a person’s body mass index is 40 or higher, or 35 or higher in combination with obesity-related problems. Class III obesity can lead to heart disease and other conditions, but it can be managed.
On April 19, Mandisa’s family confirmed her death in a statement to the publication.
«We can confirm that Mandisa was found dead in her home yesterday», - they wrote in the statement. «At this time we do not know the cause of death or any additional details. We ask for your prayers for her family and close circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time».
Originally from California, Mandisa received praise during the fifth season of American Idol. Although she was eliminated from the top 9, her memorable performances of Chaka Khan’s «I'm Every Woman» and Stevie Wonder’s «Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing» helped accelerate her path to fame.
During her time on Idol, she famously forgave then-judge Simon Cowell for a joke about her weight.
«What I want to say to you is that, yes, you hurt me, and I cried, and it was painful, it really was», - she told Simon on the show. «But I want you to know that I have forgiven you and that you don’t need someone to apologize in order to forgive them. I think if Jesus could die so that all my wrongs could be forgiven, I can extend that same grace to you».
Simon apologized to Mandisa after making the joke at the time.
After her elimination from Idol, Mandisa released her debut album «True Beauty» in 2007. She then went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
According to the Cleveland Clinic, class III obesity was previously called «morbid obesity». It is a chronic condition where a person’s body mass index is 40 or higher, or 35 or higher in combination with obesity-related problems. Class III obesity can lead to heart disease and other conditions, but it can be managed.
On April 19, Mandisa’s family confirmed her death in a statement to the publication.
«We can confirm that Mandisa was found dead in her home yesterday», - they wrote in the statement. «At this time we do not know the cause of death or any additional details. We ask for your prayers for her family and close circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time».
Originally from California, Mandisa received praise during the fifth season of American Idol. Although she was eliminated from the top 9, her memorable performances of Chaka Khan’s «I'm Every Woman» and Stevie Wonder’s «Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing» helped accelerate her path to fame.
During her time on Idol, she famously forgave then-judge Simon Cowell for a joke about her weight.
«What I want to say to you is that, yes, you hurt me, and I cried, and it was painful, it really was», - she told Simon on the show. «But I want you to know that I have forgiven you and that you don’t need someone to apologize in order to forgive them. I think if Jesus could die so that all my wrongs could be forgiven, I can extend that same grace to you».
Simon apologized to Mandisa after making the joke at the time.
After her elimination from Idol, Mandisa released her debut album «True Beauty» in 2007. She then went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
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