`` Although our family is suffering with this great loss , we find comfort in the closeness Joanne shared with the Lord . Singer and actress Joanne Borgella dies after battle with cancer . Borgella made it to top 10 of ` ` American Idol '' season 2 . Borgella went on to sing professionally and create her own jewelry and clothing lines . Borgella documented her battle with cancer on Facebook page .
Singer and actress Joanne Borgella dies after battle with cancer . Borgella made it to top 10 of ` ` American Idol '' season 2 . Borgella went on to sing professionally and create her own jewelry and clothing lines . Borgella documented her battle with cancer on Facebook page .