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Vesta Williams Found Dead

Singer’s body was discovered in a Los Angeles hotel room.

By BET-Staff
Posted: 09/23/2011 08:57 AM EDT
 

Best known for her 1989 hit “Congratulations,” R&B singer Vesta Williams was found dead in a Los Angeles, California hotel room yesterday (September 22). Williams was 48 years old.

The cause of death is currently unknown and details around the investigation remain limited.

Word of the singer’s death has been making the rounds on Twitter as fellow celebrities send out their condolences.

Model/fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons tweeted, “What tremendous talent, great soul! ‘Cuz as long as I can breathe, you’ll always be the one for me!’”

90’s R&B star Shanice was shocked by the news.

“My friend Vesta died…I can’t believe this…RIP,” she tweeted.

Comedian Sinbad wrote, “Our dear sister and one of the sangiest diva’s ever, vesta williams, has passed away. I loved that sister.”

Stay tuned to BET.com as the story develops.

(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)