American Idol Contestant Joanne Borgella Dies at 32

AMERICAN IDOL contestant and singer/songwriter Joanne Borgella died on Saturday, Oct. 18 after battling endometrial cancer for a year.

Borgella was an American singer, songwriter and designer. A recording artist at Robbins Entertainment, she was signed to Wilhelmina Models in NYC, Miami and LA. She was also a top 24 contestant on the seventh season of American Idol, and in 2011 Made coach on MTV's "MADE" and the first winner of Oxygen network "Mo'Nique's Fat Chance".

Borgella's family annonced the news on her Facebook fan page, in a long, touching post,

To God be the glory!
With heavy hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Joanne.
On Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 5:45AM, Joanne Borgella Ramirez was called by the Lord to heaven.
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. Her faith, courage and strength were unshaken throughout every obstacle she encountered. Although our family is suffering with this great loss, we find comfort in the closeness Joanne shared with the Lord. We know her spirit still shines and will continue to live on in heaven.

#Godgotthis #cancerfree2014 #godisgoodallthetime

If you would like to send your condolences or for more information please feel free to email joanneborgella529@gmail.com or leave a message on her facebook fan page.

If you feel so inclined, we hope you'll take the time to educate yourselves on Endometrial Cancer and support research efforts.

- The Borgella & Ramirez Family