TRAGIC PASSING Jesse Powell death latest — R’n’B star, 51

Most popular for hits You and I Wasn't With It, Powell's demise was declared on Instagram by his sister on Wednesday morning.

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Powell purportedly died "calmly" at his home in Los Angeles.

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Anyway a reason for death is yet to be uncovered.

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It is with overwhelming sadness that we declare the death of our cherished child,

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sibling and uncle Jesse Powell. He died calmly in his Los Angeles home.

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The family requests protection right now as we grieve gigantic misfortune and praise his never-ending inheritance."

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esse cherished music and he particularly adored his fans who upheld him all through his vocation.

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We believe all of you should realize that you meant everything to him.

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Powell delivered four studio collections during his profession and

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was the more seasoned sibling of R&B artists Trina and Tamara.

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