'American Idol' Alum Mandisa's Cause of Death Remains Pending Following Autopsy Completion

Mandisa's cause of death is still pending following the completion of her autopsy.

A representative for Mandisa confirmed her death in a statement to multiple news outlets, saying she was found dead at her Franklin, Tenn. home on April 18. She was 47.

Amid the investigation, the local medical examiner's office completed the autopsy.

Mandisa's Cause of Death Remains Undetermined

RadarOnline.com spoke with the office days after the American Idol alum's death, confirming that an autopsy has been completed on Mandisa. The news outlet said the cause of death is still pending.

A spokesperson for the Davidson County Medical Examiner's Office also told the outlet that the confirmation could take between eight to 12 weeks after the release of the autopsy.

More information is expected to be released on Monday afternoon as Franklin police continue the investigation into her death.

The update came days after Mandisa's official Facebook page announced the heartbreaking news of her passing.

"We ask for your prayers for her family and close knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time," part of the statement read. "Mandisa was a voice of encouragement and truth to people facing life's challenges all around the world."

Meanwhile, her father, David Pierce, also issued a statement to TMZ as the news site confirmed the singer had no known health issues at the time of her death.

"Mandisa struggled, and she was vulnerable enough to share that with us, which helped us talk about our own struggles," said the patriarch. "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."

Mandisa's Mental Health Issue Became Worrying Before Her Death

In the years before her passing, she had been open about her mental health struggles as she dealt with her weight problems.

At the time, she admitted to feeling miserable and hopeless.

In 2022, Mandisa shared her experience through her memoir Out of the Dark: My Journey Through the Shadows to Find God's Joy.

"My tribe has included men, women, single people, married people with kids, millennials, more 'seasoned' folks, and every age in between. ... You learn so much and become a richer person by surrounding yourself with people who are different from you," she wrote. "As I've walked through hard things in my life, I've sometimes been surprised by the people God has used to comfort and help me. At times I get to be there for them too. That's what it's all about."

Mandisa sought treatment before returning to the industry in 2017.

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