R&B singer Vesta Williams, 53, perhaps best-known for her 1980s hits “Don’t Blow A Good Thing” and “Congratulations,” has been found dead of a possible drug overdose in a Southern California hotel room.
A Los Angeles County coroner’s Capt. John Kades (KAY’-dihs) says Williams was found dead at 6:15 p.m. Thursday in an El Segundo hotel room but Kades says it will take six weeks to complete a toxicology examination to learn the exact cause of death.
By request: Here’s Vesta’s video and song “Congratulations”
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WOW… R.I.P Vest Williams!!! She was so talented, and beautiful
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RIP
she was beautiful and could really sing
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Loved me some Vesta!!!
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Rest in Peace.
Oh, and good morning all………..
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so sad, she was so young and beautiful 😦
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Oh no, this is some sad news!!! Vesta was one of my favorite old school singers. Tra please keep us posted on any more info you get on her passing I just hate that she was so young and I hope it was drugs or foul play because Lord knows people nowadays don’t die of old age and that’s sad!
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you need to re-read the post then…cause Tra specifically said: “found dead of a possible drug overdose in a Southern California hotel room.”
R.I.P. Vesta.
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R.I.P. 😦
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i loved her voice on the malcolm & eddie show intro
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loved her voice on the malcolm & eddie show intro
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I didn’t know she sung that intro…I had to go listen to it. She could sang!!!
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I didn’t know she sung that intro…I had to go listen to it. She could sang!!!
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I didn’t know that either………….wow.
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Did she act as well??
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😦 RIP Vesta Williams!!!!!!! 😦
She sang the hail outta Congratulations!!!
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R.I.P. Vesta…
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Heartbreaking, such a talented woman, never got her proper applause 😦 I hope it was not anything other than natural, though at 53, so young. RIP Ms. Williams and peace to your family and friends. Much respect.
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I hope it was not anything other than natural
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please re-read the damn post* “found dead of a possible drug overdose in a Southern California hotel room.”
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She was absolutely beautiful! May she Rest in Peace. :*(
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I know when it’s your time, it’s your time but it’s always sad when someone passes at such a young age…but prayerfully she’s gone to a better place and is at peace
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found in a hotel room? wow, hope no foul play.
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RIP Ms Vesta Williams. 😦 Another great talent lost.
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she should have an unsung…can’t figure out what happened with her career? i guess weight will be brought up, but i don’t get it.
what’s poppin trace? kisses to you baby
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Weight was an issue. Supposedly she got dropped from her label because of it.
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as far as I know she had been healthy and keeping her weight manageable for many years now…I’m really interested to know what happened to her
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Weight was an issue. Supposedly she got dropped from her label because of it.
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As far as I knew she had bypass some years back though…back in her day it was about talent and not about looks or who could drop it faster or harder
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I WILL NOT HAVE NO NEGATIVE TALK BOUT VESTA BIG OR SMALL!!!!
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yall memba when she did that McDonald’s commercial?
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@ Gabriella – I ‘member that McDonald’s commercial. That’s AFTER she had that weight loss surgery. I thought that was cruel to make her do a food commercial!
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As far as I knew she had bypass some years back though…back in her day it was about talent and not about looks or who could drop it faster or harder
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No ma’am, she lost her weight the hard old fashion way, through diet and exercise and has been able to keep it off all these years. Her hard work paid off.
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RIP Songstress
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RIP Vesta
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DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN! I’m saddened by this news 😦
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R.I.P Beautiful Songstress Vesta Williams. May we continue to hear you harmonize with the songbirds in heaven.
Another Beautiful Songstress gone at such a young age 😦
The good ones die young, we never have them for a lifetime 😦
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The name rings a bell but I don’t remember her…
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MAN
if you dont go sit yo lil 5’5 inch without the heels azz down somewhere
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@Lexy
I don’t wear no fuckin heels! They are “Executive Height Adjusters!” WOMEN wear heels!
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Calm down there lil fella 🙂
Hissy fits and heels dont go well together
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Calm down there lil fella
Hissy fits and heels dont go well together
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🙂 LMAO!!!!!! Whoa!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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MAN
if you dont go sit yo lil 5’5 inch without the heels azz down somewhere
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That’s why I support the Little People’s Movement
EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL!
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R.I.P. Vesta
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RIP to Vesta
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R.I.P. Vesta. 😦
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RIP girl. She had a pure voice! No growling or screeching like other singers who will remain nameless, just pure.
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Death always brings people together why? 😦
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@gabby, death just makes people reminisce, i thought back to when i was younger and my mom blasting her songs in car/home. for me at least
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53 is way too young to die. RIP
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proud to be in the ‘saving it for marriage’ clique …That’s what Tra should name her blog.
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proud to be in the ‘saving it for marriage’ clique …That’s what Tra should name her blog.
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This is a “R.I.P. Vesta” post how da hell you going left feild about “saving IT for marriage?”
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@Corp, of course that means we are in a clique. baby!
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proud to be in the ‘saving it for marriage’ clique …That’s what Tra should name her blog.
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@Corp
I’m trying to get to you to quit that lame ass clique! Join the “I-toot-it-up-for-Man” clique. You’ll love that crew! 🙂
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R.I.P. Vesta 😦 Wow..
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R.I.P. Vesta
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* Sending out the song ” Bird on the wire by Neville Brothers” to Ms. Vesta Williams, may his embrace cradle the hearts broken by your life here in Earth*
I don’t handle death well with anyone I have known, heard about, read… I miss all the ones that have left me here on Earth to be wherever their souls can lay to rest…:cry:
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RIP Vesta. Always been a beauty. Remember lusting after thick Vesta at like 15 yrs old.
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How sad and shocking! I LOVED Ms. Williams.
All the old school singers are leaving this earth. Her first album, Vesta, was the best EVER!!!
RIP Vesta.
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All the old school singers are leaving this earth. Her first album, Vesta, was the best EVER!!!
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Makes me think about another really talented singer Jennifer Holiday, sweet lady, amazing singer, never got her proper.
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All the real good actual singers leave us stuck with the garbage they promote now 😦 and call it real music like………………………………….. U fill in the missing link
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I cosign……R.I.P. vesta all the real talent dying off
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vesta – no gold records
teena marie – no grammys
smh
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RIP she was a real R&B singer. See talent don’t equate to fame folks. She had more talent than a lot of these singers today,but was underrated.
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I agree with ya’ll…..so sad that she didn’t get the recognition she deserved…RIP Vesta…
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so sad that she didn’t get the recognition she deserved…
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NEITHER DID PHYLLIS HYMAN.
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so sad that she didn’t get the recognition she deserved…
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NEITHER DID PHYLLIS HYMAN.
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Elove,
I cried when she died back in the 80’s. That hurt like hell. She was such a beautiful songbird. Lord I was hurt.
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Kayla,
Phyllis Hyman died in the 90s honeybunny. Right before a show at the Apollo.
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I cried when she died back in the 80′s. That hurt like hell. She was such a beautiful songbird. Lord I was hurt.
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YES, IT WAS AS MUCH SHOCKING AS SAD, WHAT A GRACIOUS SINGER. UNFORTUNATELY PHYLLIS HAD OTHER TRAGEDY’S IN HER LIFE, BEFORE SHE TOTALLY CRASHED. THEY SAY SHE SUFFERED FROM BI-POLARISM.
YOU KNOW WHAT, MS. HYMAN WAS VERY LONELY, AND I THINK SHE JUST FELT NO MAN WOULD LOVE HER BECAUSE OF HER SIZE, SHE CONSTANTLY TALKED ABOUT THAT.
REMEMBER THAT BAD A$$ SONG, “LIVING ALL ALONE”, WELL THAT WAS VERY REAL.
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Vesta and Mikki Howard, two voices that are great.
Again…R.I.P Vesta.
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Rest in Peace. She was a very talented, beautiful singer who was verrrrrry underrated.
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I just saw her in concert a couple months back, she seemed so full of life, she looked fab and still had that awesome soulful voice 😦 R.I.P
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sweet, sweet, love! omg. rip vesta. all of our talent is gone.
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Lawd they said Vesta checked into the hotel with a man who is now missing.
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Lawd they said Vesta checked into the hotel with a man who is now missing.
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oh Boy!! that dont sound too good!!!
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Lawd they said Vesta checked into the hotel with a man who is now missing.
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uh oh…this isn’t looking good…
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Just read they found multiple bottles of prescription bottles, some of them were empty….daym hope she didnt end her own life its to precious no matter what your going through!!!
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Um the point of this post certainly changed mid day..
😦 I hope there is no drama with her passing, Peace be Still.
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*peeks in*
2say………….R.I.P. Vesta!!!!!!!!!!!
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Rest In Peace Vesta…
*goes back to read comments*
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r.i.p. miss vesta willimas.
ya’ll enjoy the weekend
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Vesta RIP.
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R.I.P VESTA WILLIAMS
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May she rest in peace.
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A true talent. A lovely vocalist, which we rarely see the likes of in this current industry of music. A killer smile and a sassy, funny, and flirtatious persona. R.I.P. Ms. Vesta Williams. YOU WILL BE MISSED!
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RIP Ms. Williams. You graced us with your God-given talent and we thank you for the beautiful music. May you finally find the peace that eludes so many here on Earth. God bless your soul.
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emotional pain sure is a bitch. Rest in peace Vesta and sincere condolences to Vesta’s family.
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RIP Vesta “Congratulations” one of the best and saddest songs ever…”For as Long as I Can Breathe… U will Always be the ONE for Meeeeeeeee….. Classic, talented underrated.
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None of these little girls out now have 1/10th of the voice, range or power of voice like Vesta…all the greats from back in the day. We need them back!!
RIP Vesta!!
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None of these little girls out now have 1/10th of the voice, range or power of voice like Vesta…all the greats from back in the day. We need them back!!
RIP Vesta!!
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cosign.
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None of these little girls out now have 1/10th of the voice, range or power of voice like Vesta…all the greats from back in the day. We need them back!!
RIP Vesta!!
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PREACH*
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I love Vesta she was so beautiful with 1 of the strongest voices in R&B. She was just on the Monique show not to long ago if I’m not mistaken. I’m straight up speechless, I hope they solve her case ASAP!!
RIP VESTA U WILL BE MISSED
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God Bless and RIP, Vesta.
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Now, this was singing…these modern-day “singers” don’t come close…
R.I.P. Vesta
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I can’t listen to the song without crying. RIP Vesta!
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Deeply saddened at the passing of diva Vesta Williams. RIP Vesta.”
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I still love you…R.I.P Vesta
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I was so sadden hear about the death of such a gifted and talented artist. Vesta had a voice that could stir ones emotions to the core. May she rest in peace.
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RIP MS. VISTA WILLIAMS…GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL
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R.I.P. Love this song!!!!!
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Carolyn, you had Trace post the video? Wassup girl? Or can you dig that kind of language?
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Carolyn, you had Trace post the video? Wassup girl? Or can you dig that kind of language?
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we were overwhelmed with emails so yes I asked her, if she would post the video. and what language are you referring too “Wassup girl?” please!!!!!!!!!!!!
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hey ms. avetis….tell trace i love her.
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hey carolyn.
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ya’ll back TFU and get off her tip. Blog Queen is not in her back pocket people.
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RIP Vesta :*(
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Rest in peace Vesta! Too young to be gone!!
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Wow RIP 😦
I just read where they found several bottles of prescription drugs in the room with Vesta smh, hope it was an accident.
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Wow …. sad to hear this .. … RIP Vesta…hope all was right with God
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hope all was right with God
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that’s between her and God now ain’t it? Just make sure you aight when yo time comes.
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hope all was right with God
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that’s between her and God now ain’t it? Just make sure you aight when yo time comes.
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LOL @Soldier……so true!
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say it soldier…tell er.
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U Will be missed Vesta
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AWWWW 😦 R.I.P. Vesta ! Lord bless….
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It’s sad …she had a troubled soul….RIP
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