R&B Powerhouse Jesse Powell Dies At 51

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Thania Garcia Jesse Powell, the R&B singer best known for his 1999 hit “You,” died on Sept. 13 in his Los Angeles home. The news was confirmed via social media by his sisters and singer-songwriters Tamara and Trina Powell. He was 51. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle Jesse Powell. He passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home,” wrote Tamara in an Instagram caption on Tuesday night. “The family asks for privacy at this time as we mourn this tremendous loss and celebrate his everlasting legacy. Jesse loved music and he especially loved his fans who supported him throughout his career.”

“You” — has died. He was 51.His sisters Trina and Tamara Powell announced his passing on social media Tuesday.“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle Jesse Powell.

A post shared by Tamara Powell (@tamara_powell)So far, no further details, such as cause of death, have been released by the family at this time. Many of Powell’s peers took to his sister’s comments to share their condolences.

R&B singer Jesse Powell, whose hit 1996 ballad “You” rose to the upper reaches of the music charts upon its rerelease in 1999, has died at age 51. His death was announced last night by his sister, Grammy winner Tamara Powell, who said her brother passed away peacefully at his home in Hollywood.

Grammy-Nominated R&B singer Jesse Powell has passed away at age 51.

in a series of posts Tuesday night, writing, “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and uncle Jesse Powell.” Asking for privacy on behalf of the family, she added, “Jesse loved music and he especially loved his fans who supported him throughout his career. We want you all to know that you meant the world to him.”Jesse Powell was born in Gary, Indiana. His career took off in 1993 after he got the attention of producer Carl Roland at a Kansas City talent showcase.

R&B singer Jesse Powell has sadly passed away, just two days after his 51st birthday, his family have announced.