American Idol Joanne Borgella, former 'American Idol' contestant, dead at age 32 from cancer 10/20/2014 Joanne Borgella has died at 32 after losing a battle with cancer. Read More RELATED NEWS David Cook heading to Broadway for 'Kinky Boots'Brooke White, an 'American Idol' alum, welcomes a baby boy with husband Dave RayJoanne Borgella, former 'American Idol' contestant, dead at age 32 from cancer TAGS: America's Next Top Model American Idol Joanne Borgella