POLICE have provided an update on their investigation into the death of 47-year-old Christian artist Mandissa on April 18 as fellow musicians have reflected on the impact she had on their lives.
While no cause of death has been revealed, Franklin Police Department officials in Tennessee said Monday that no foul play is suspected.
“At this time, there is no indication the death was the result of suspicious or criminal activity,” said police spokesperson Max Winitz in a statement. “The Franklin Police Department send its condolences to Hundley’s family, friends, and fans.”
In a social media post shortly after Hundley was found dead in her Franklin home on April 18, TobyMac (Toby McKeehan), who collaborated with the “American Idol” alum on several songs, including “Lose My Soul,” “Good Mornin'” and “Bleed the Same,” lamented the loss of a “beautiful soul.”
He remembered her as an “authentic” Christian who wasn’t afraid to share her battles with a watching world.
“I have never met an artist who is more encouraging and supportive to other artists than Mandisa,” he captioned a photo of the two of them.
“She was honest and authentic but I always left her side feeling better. She watched every act, every night on every tour singing along with a smile that made you feel alive. From ‘Lose My Soul’ to ‘Bleed the Same’ to ‘Good Mornin’ I was honored not only to collaborate with her but to call her friend. She was honest about her struggles and viewed her breakthroughs as an opportunity to let others know that they can experience victories just like her. She saw us as a family. God’s family. In all our diversity. All flawed. And all in need of the love of a Good Father, a Heavenly Father.”
