Jesse Powell's death was announced by his sister-songwriter Tamara Powell in a family statement.
Jesse Powell, a famous American R&B singer-songwriter, passed away at the age of 51. His most famous song was the 1998 hit song You which peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. His death was announced in a family statement, shared by his younger sister Tamara Powell, who is also a singer-songwriter, on her Instagram account on September 13.
She posted a note that read, "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. The family asks for privacy at this time as we mourn this tremendous loss and celebrate his legacy."
The statement concluded, "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" and was signed off as The Powell Family. The cause of death hasn't been announced by the family.
In another post, she paid an emotional tribute to her brother as she shared a clip of him from his live performance and wrote, "That voice! 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. I’m thankful that we were so close; a whole mess all the time. We absolutely adored you "Jet" & our family will not be the same without you."
The late singer was born in Gary, Indiana on September 12, 1971, in a musical family. His younger sisters Trina & Tamara performed as an American contemporary R&B group in the late 1990s. His most famous song 'You' featured on his first two albums, Jesse Powell and 'Bout It. Jesse also released other albums named JP and Jesse.
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