R&B and soul singer and songwriter Jesse Powell has died. According to the family statement issued by his sister, Grammy award-winning vocalist Tamara Powell’s social media platforms, Jesse “died peacefully” at his Los Angeles home on Tuesday, September 13. The music icon died just one day after celebrating his 51st birthday on September 12.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle Jesse Powell,” read the Powell family statement.
The family asked for privacy as they “mourn and celebrate” Jesse’s “everlasting legacy In another post, Tamara shared paid a moving tribute to her older sibling, hailing him as the best vocalist of our time.
“Aside from being one of the best R&B male vocalists out there, you were the best big brother ever. I loved you so much,” said Tamara
Powell released four albums and was the older brother of fellow contemporary R&B singers Trina & Tamara before he retired from music in 2003.
Tributes continue to pour in on different social media platforms as fans remember the music icon. Below are some of the reactions.
@Spaceodditykel tweeted: “Jesse Powell is another one of those artists that I don’t know ever received his flowers while he was here. He had such an unforgettable recognizable voice and created some of the most beautiful music that will forever be played in my house.
Source: IOL
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