Joanne Borgella

Joanne Borgella
BornMay 29, 1982
Brooklyn, New York City
Died(2014-10-18)October 18, 2014 (aged 32)
Occupation(s)Singer, model
Years active2008–2014

Joanne Borgella (May 29, 1982 — October 18, 2014)[1] was an American singer, plus-size model and reality television personality. She was signed to Wilhelmina Models in New York City, Miami and LA. She was the first winner of Mo'Nique's Fat Chance pageant as "Miss F.A.T." in 2005[2] and a top 24 contestant on the seventh season of American Idol in 2008. Borgella died October 18, 2014, due to a rare form of endometrial cancer.

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  2. ^ Schapiro, Rich (February 17, 2008). "Plus-sized 'American Idol' ambitions". Daily News. Retrieved October 2, 2010.