Joanne Borgella
Joanne Borgella | |
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| Born | May 29, 1982 Brooklyn, New York City |
| Died | October 18, 2014 (aged 32) |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, model |
| Years active | 2008–2014 |
Joanne Borgella (May 29, 1982 — October 18, 2014) 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 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.