{"id":32243,"date":"2024-05-02T10:09:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T15:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/?p=32243&preview=true&preview_id=32243"},"modified":"2024-04-28T14:50:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-28T19:50:24","slug":"christian-singer-mandisa-dies-at-the-age-of-47","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/community\/obituaries\/christian-singer-mandisa-dies-at-the-age-of-47-20240502","title":{"rendered":"Christian Singer Mandisa Dies At The Age Of 47"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mandisa, a Christian singer and songwriter of “Overcomer”, died at her home in Tennessee on April 18, 2024, at the age of 47.<\/p>\n

Early Life<\/h2>\n

Mandisa was born in California on October 2, 1976. [1]<\/sup><\/a> Although she went by Mandisa, her full name was Mandisa Lynn Hundley.<\/p>\n

Awards<\/h2>\n

One of her more famous songs is “Overcomer<\/a>.” In 2013, she won a Grammy in the best contemporary Christian music album category for that song. In 2011, she won a Grammy for “What If We Were Real.” In 2009, she won a Grammy for “Freedom,” and in 2007 for “True Beauty.” [2]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

Other Singers’ Comments<\/h2>\n

Other Christian singers and announcers have made several comments about Mandisa. Matthew West said that he was “incredibly saddened to hear about the loss.\u201d [3]<\/sup><\/a> David Pierce, K-Love’s chief media officer, said, “Her kindness was epic, her smile electric, her voice massive, but it was\u00a0<\/b>no match for the size of her heart.” [4]<\/sup><\/a> Danny Gokey said that he was “devastated to hear about the sudden loss of Mandisa.” [5]<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Devastated to hear about the sudden loss of Mandisa. Her joy was infectious & I loved her heart to encourage people on & off stage! When I made my debut in Christian music she was my greatest supporter. Mandisa you left too soon\u2014our community will never be the same without you. pic.twitter.com\/GNASOaFDxL<\/a><\/p>\n

— Danny Gokey (@dannygokey) April 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n