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It was a night of honoring the late Mandisa. During the April 29 episode of “American Idol,” former contestants Colton Dixon, Danny Gokey and Melinda Doolittle paid tribute to the gospel singer who died in April with a special performance. All dressed in white, the trio took the stage and sang “Shackles” by Mary Mary, before sharing kind words about their late friend. “I’ve known her for over 20 years,” Doolittle said after the performance.
” Mandisa, whose given name was Mandisa Lynn Hundley, died at the age of 47 on April 18. At the time, her representative confirmed to TODAY.com that the Grammy-winning gospel singer was found dead at her home in Nashville, Tennessee. “We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased,” her representative said in a statement on April 19. “At this time we do not know the cause of death or any further details.
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