American Idol ex-contestant Joanne dead

Former American Idol contestant Joanne Borgella died at the age of 32 following a year-old battle with cancer.

Borgella's family members shared the news via post on her Facebook page after her death on Saturday, reports dailymail.co.uk.

‘At an early age, Joanne made a choice to serve and trust the Lord; and since her diagnosis over a year ago.  Joanne made a choice to also be a fighter and share her journey with the world,’ further read the post.’