Singer and model Joanne Borgella dies after battle with cancer . The New York-born Haitian-American entertainer made it to the top 24 of `` American Idol 's '' seventh season , three years after appearing on `` Mo'Nique 's Fat Chance , '' a contest for plus-size models . Borgella made it to top 24 of `` American Idol '' season 7 . Borgella went on to model professionally and create her own jewelry and clothing lines . Score: 6
Singer and model Joanne Borgella dies after battle with cancer . Borgella made it to top 24 of `` American Idol '' season 7 . Borgella went on to model professionally and create her own jewelry and clothing lines . Score: 6