Joanne Borgella
Haitian-American model and singer (1982-2014)
Joanne Borgella (May 29, 1982 – October 18, 2014) was an American singer-songwriter, jewelry designer and model. She was signed to Wilhelmina Models. She was the first winner of Mo'Nique's Fat Chance pageant as "Miss F.A.T." in 2005[1] and a top 24 contestant on the seventh season of American Idol in 2008.
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Born | May 29, 1982 |
Origin | Oyster Bay Cove, New York, United States |
Died | October 18, 2014 | (aged 32)
Occupation(s) | Singer, Vocalist, Model |
Years active | 2008–2014 |
Website | www |
Borgella died on October 18, 2014, due to a rare form of endometrial cancer that had spread to her brain. She was 32 years old.[2]
References
change- ↑ Schapiro, Rich (17 February 2008). "Plus-sized 'American Idol' ambitions". Daily News. Archived from the original on 17 May 2008. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
- ↑ Stephanie Penn (ed.). "'American Idol' Alum & Plus Size Model Joanne Borgella Dies At 32". DailyVenusDiva.com. Archived from the original on 2015-07-23. Retrieved 2014-10-19.