- Vesta Williams was an American contemporary R&B singer.
- She was born on December 1, 1957 in Ohio.
- Her biggest hit was “Congratulations” in 1989.
- Williams released seven studio albums during her career.
- She also acted in several TV shows and movies.
- Williams passed away on September 22, 2011 at age 53.
- Her cause of death was ruled as accidental drug overdose.
- She began singing professionally at age 16.
- Williams sang backup for Chaka Khan and Sting before going solo.
- Her music has been sampled by various hip-hop artists over the years.
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Vesta Ranked on the list of most popular R&B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Vesta Williams celebrates birthday on December 1 of every year.
She was scheduled to perform at the 21st annual “DIVAS Simply Singing!” in Los Angeles on October 22, 2011. Shanice performed “Congratulations” during the show as a tribute to Williams. There was also a tribute to the late singer Teena Marie. Williams was taping an episode of TV One’s Unsung at the time of her death. It aired January 2, 2012.
What ever happened to Vesta Williams?
(AP) — Vesta Williams, a rhythm and blues singer and later an actress who had hits in the 1980s with “Don’t Blow a Good Thing” and “Congratulations,” was found dead on Thursday in a hotel room here. She was 53. The cause may have been a drug overdose, said Capt. John Kades of the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.
What did the singer Vesta Williams died from?
September 22, 2011
Is Vesta Williams Still Alive?
Deceased (1957–2011)
Did Vesta Williams sing backup for Chaka Khan?
Vesta Williams – Vesta Williams, who died suddenly last year from heart disease, sang backup for Chaka Khan, Sting, Anita Baker and other legends, before dropping her 1986 solo debut, Vesta.
Is the singer Vesta dead?
September 22, 2011
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