R&B singer-songwriter Jesse Powell best known for his late 90s hit “YOU”, has died, his family said in a statement. No information has been released about his death at this time.
R&B singer Jesse Powell’s sisters Trina and Tamara Powell shared messages on social media announcing their older brother had died at age 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,” reads Tamara’s Instagram post. “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.”
“We want you all to know that you meant the world to him,” concluded the post (which Trina also shared on Facebook), signing off, “The Powell Family.”
He will be missed, our condolences to the family.
