Grammy award winning gospel musician Mandisa has been found dead in her apartment at 47. Mandisa’s publicist confirmed to the PA news agency that she was found dead in her home on Thursday. “At this time, we do not know the cause of death or any further details,” they added.

“We ask for your prayers for her family and close-knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time.

Mandisa took home the Grammy in the best contemporary Christian music category for her record Overcomer in 2014. The gospel singer also competed in season five of American Idol in 2006, finishing in ninth place..”