'Heartbroken': Christian Music Artist Mandisa Has Passed Away
The nationwide radio network K-LOVE broke the news early Friday morning that Christian music artist Mandisa has passed away. She was 47.
The cause of death is not yet known, and details are sparse, but she reportedly died at her home in Nashville on Thursday.
We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased. At this time we do not know the cause of death or any further details. We ask for your prayers for her family and close knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time. pic.twitter.com/N6R2a3emot
— Mandisa (@mandisaofficial) April 19, 2024
"Mandisa loved Jesus, and she used her unusually extensive platform to talk about Him at every turn. Her kindness was epic, her smile electric, her voice massive, but it was no match for the size of her heart," says David Pierce, K-LOVE Chief Media Officer.
Mandisa was a Grammy-winning artist, known for her uplifting hits like "Good Morning" and "Overcomer." Throughout her career, she collaborated with top Christian performers like TobyMac, Matthew West, Michael W. Smith, Kirk Franklin, and Jordan Feliz.
Many have posted tributes to her life, including Matthew West, Don Moen, and Steven Curtis Chapman:
Heartbroken over the loss of this beautiful soul. Her voice, her heart, her joy will be missed by us all this side of Heaven…and so thankful for the living hope that she sang (& now sings in the presence of Jesus) so powerfully about…it’s all true! Mandisa, we’ll see you in a… pic.twitter.com/wBKEZvfhg8
— Steven Curtis Chapman (@StevenCurtis) April 19, 2024
I am so incredibly saddened to hear about the loss of my friend Mandisa. I will always cherish the memories of times we spent together hosting award shows, going on tour, and most of all helping her tell her story in the songwriting room. The first song she released after… pic.twitter.com/Xk04rdwxme
— Matthew West (@matthew_west) April 19, 2024
She was also an author, telling her testimony in her book, Out of the Dark: My Journey Through The Shadows To Find God's Joy, about her lifelong struggles with depression and trusting in God for healing. She had also been very open in interviews with CBN and other Christian outlets like K-LOVE.
"Mandisa struggled, and she was vulnerable enough to share that with us, which helped us talk about our own struggles. 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," Pierce said.
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WATCH: CBN's Efrem Graham Spoke with Mandisa Several Years Ago on Studio 5
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