'American Idol' alum Joanne Borgella dies at 32

Sad news to report for 'American Idol' fans, as Joanne Borgella has died at the age of 32 from a year-long battle with cancer.

(CNN) — Singer and model Joanne Borgella, an "American Idol" contestant in 2008, died on Saturday at age 32 after a battle with cancer, her family said on her Facebook page. "With heavy hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our 

Former "American Idol" contestant Joanne Borgella died Saturday at the age of 32 after fighting for the past year against what she described as a…

Former American Idol contestant Joanne Borgella has passed away at the age of 32 following a year-long battle with cancer. The singer-songwriter's family took to her Facebook page on Saturday to share the tragic news with fans after the star succumbed

If you watched the seventh season of American Idol, or Mo'Nique's Fat Chance pageant in 2005, then you might remember the beautiful Joanne Borgella. Sadly enough, the plus-sized model and AI alum has just passed away