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Late singer-songwriter MandisaA new autopsy report released on Wednesday, June 5th, revealed the cause of death. peopleMandisa died from “complications of class III obesity,” the outlet added, adding that she was found dead at her home on April 18 and “last seen alive approximately three weeks prior.”
by Cleveland ClinicClass III obesity was previously known as “morbid obesity.” In addition to obesity-related health problems, it is a chronic condition when your BMI is over 40 or above 35. Class III obesity can lead to heart disease and other illnesses, but it is manageable.
Mandisa’s family confirmed her death to the media in a statement on April 19.
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“We can confirm that Mandisa was found deceased in her home yesterday,” the statement read. “The cause and further details of death are currently unknown. We ask that you keep her family and close friends in your prayers at this extremely difficult time.”
The California native received rave reviews for his fifth season. American IdolShe was eliminated in the top nine, Chaka Khan“I am every woman” Stevie Wonder‘s “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing” helped catapult her to stardom.
While she was enrolled IdolShe is famous for forgiving the judge at the time. Simon Cowell For making jokes about her weight.
“What I want to say to you is, yes, you hurt me, yes, I cried, and it was really hard,” she told Simon on the show, “but I want you to know that I have forgiven you and that you don’t have to apologize to someone to forgive them. If Jesus died so that I can be forgiven for my mistakes, then I think I can give you that same grace.”
Simon apologised to Mandisa after making the joke at the time.
Follow Her Idol Marisa released her debut album, True BeautyIn 2007, she won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.