Vesta Williams, who scored a number of hits on the R&B charts in the mid-1980s and early 1990s, was found dead in a Los Angeles hotel room on Thursday, Sept. 22. She was 53.
Perhaps best known for her Hot 100 single “Congratulations”, Vesta also had a recurring role on Sister Sister as Monica, Lisa’s best friend.
Details surrounding the singer’s death remain limited at this time, but Vesta performed at last weekend’s Autumn Jazz Explosion in Portsmouth, Va. Performance video of “Congratulations” is below.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Vesta performs “Congratulations”
( PHOTO: Vesta Williams )
to me, her song congratulations is like adeles someone like you, both songs dealing with loved ones who have moved on…and I loved this song alot it really was one of my favorites and she had an outstanding voice…may she rest in peace.
Yes a beautiful voice.
OMG I’m so sorry to hear this. I loved her songs. May she rest in peace.
I’m in shock, my prayers go out to her family; truly one of my favorites.
She was 53 , she said it during her last interview in 2010
Thanks for the information!
Where and when was that last interview with Vesta?
Found the interview!
I just read this news and I couldn’t remember from where or how I knew of this name, but I was sure I’d heard it recently somewhere. The first and only time I came to know of her was just recently when I saw her on the Mo’Nique show. I had to stop and listen as I heard her because her voice was so genuine, and now thinking back, I recall thinking to myself that I can’t wait to see her gain more popularity because she is so talented. What a shock!
I remember her Congratulations video back in the day and my mom playing her. She had a great voice. RIP
“Congratulations” is the only song of hers i know of… My memories of Vesta are definitely from her playing Lias’s friend, Monica on “Sister, Sister”
RIP.
people who are overweight should be more careful. you cant let your weight go up and down. it is too much on the body. too much on the heart. from gerald levert to luther vandross, big pun you gotta take care of your weight
i liked what u said about yo-yo dieting that is so true u got me thinking thanks….
people who are overweight should be more careful. you cant let your weight go up and down. it is too much on the body. too much on the heart. from gerald levert to luther vandross, big pun you gotta take care of your weight
STOP YOYO DIET
What are out talking about? The vast majority of overweight people do not die from yo-yo dieting.
..AND SINCE WHEN WAS VESTA A YO-YO DIETER?
Same goes for Gerald Levert – he died of prescription pills. It looks like the same may be true for Vesta. So stop making stuff up.
Vesta has never been fat..her weight has been around the since the late 80s.
wow I just saw this woman on the monique show not too long ago. RIP.
I saw her on the Monique show also. It just goes to show, how short life is. Here today gone today
Wow, sad news! I really loved her voice!
Damn, this hurts…I remember singing her songs in pre school…I love her. RIP
R.I.P. She had an awesome, strong and soulful voice.
Sad.
NO NO NO Man i was in love with this lady back in the day.I actually hung out with her a few times when i was an intern at WBLS.I recall always getting jealous whenever she was interviewed by Donnie Simpson on B.E.T.
Sexy voice and thick body
R.I.P LOVELY LADY
She had beautiful voice I hope she R.I.P. and prayers to her family
Rest In Peace Vesta Williams. I just saw her on the Mo’nique Show with the other r&b singers. Why do all of the good singers go to soon?
This is so sad to hear another beautiful song bird is gone.
She was before my time. No offense! Her music is not a classic.
Why was this comment even necessary?
This just breaks my heart. I met her when I was 12 when she opened for Freddie Jackson at Ontario Place. She was so nice and very funny.
Rest In Peace Ms Williams.
That woman was hella beautiful and could sing her ass off! R.I.P. Vesta.
So sad. She was beautiful and talented. RIP.
I remember me and my bff mw being so sad and loving this song having it entwine with our lives. rip vesta! whose house is it? vesta s house!
Man….I used to be in LOVe with this woman as a kid. That’s really too bad! SHe was a phenomenal talent and beautiful woman. HOMEGROWNCHICKSDOTCOM…for a real stimulus package!!!
RIP, she was really a beautiful woman to be 53.
Although we cannot escape death if we accept the gift of life, why does it seem as though so many of us are entering into the final transition in these troubled times?
Here’s my blog on Vesta…….R.I.P.
http://www.lancescurv.com/vesta-williams-passes-a-case-of-yet-another-jewel-gone-too-soon/
sorry to for this news so was a great she will always be on my page she is apart of my great rare music im out eddie lozano
A beautiful lady with a beautiful voice. May she RIP… Karen B. Jenkins
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Vesta, you have given joyment, spread love and touch many lives out of the love for God, self and others through your gift of song. Thank you so much for blessing us and touching all of our lives through your music. You do not deserve to be judge but thanked. Thank you Vesta, God bless you and RIP!