After news of her passing spread , fans flooded her page with tributes , calling her a role model and inspiration for plus-size women and aspiring performers . Singer and model Borgella dies after battle with cancer . Borgella made it to top one of `` Mo'Nique 's Fat Chance 2008 . Borgella went on to model professionally and create her own jewelry and clothing lines . Joanne Borgella documented her battle with cancer on Facebook page .
Singer and model Borgella dies after battle with cancer . Borgella made it to top one of `` Mo'Nique 's Fat Chance 2008 . Borgella went on to model professionally and create her own jewelry and clothing lines . Joanne Borgella documented her battle with cancer on Facebook page .