I love Vesta Williams! “Congratulations” was my song! Now a new report from our friends at atoast2wealth.com is claiming that Vesta’s death may have been a suicide?
Now for those of you familiar with my blogging style know that my opinion comes first and everything else second!
I don’t like when people speak badly of the death of another especially one that caused industry-wide mourning like that of Vesta Williams. I will say the same thing that I did about the late Whitney Houston. Whether death came by suicide or not, “LET THE WOMAN REST!!!” Does it matter how death came to someone knowing all of the love and joy that they gave to others? Read the article below and let me know what you think…
Vesta Williams’ Death: Industry Veteran Releases Statement about Suicide Reports
September 27th, 2011 AT2W Staff
Vesta Williams’ Death: Industry Veteran Releases Statement About Suicide Reports
The information you are about to read gives us more clarity on Vesta Williams’ death.
Industry veteran Norwood Young has released a statement addressing some reports surrounding the death of his close friend Vesta Williams, including speculation that she may have tried to take her life.
The singer’s body was found Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 at approximately 4:30 p.m. in a Los Angeles hotel, where, according to Young, she was staying temporarily while transitioning to a new home.
“The manager of the hotel, Mr. Seth Neblett, also a friend of Ms. Williams, discovered her body,” Young says in his statement. “Mr. Neblett confirms that authorities stated that one bottle (2/3 empty) of a sleeping aid was discovered on the scene on the nightstand next to the bed.”
In an exclusive interview with EURweb, Young explained why he didn’t believe initial reports that her death may have been a suicide. He said her zest for life and Christian values were too strong, and she was too excited about her upcoming “Unsung” special and participation in Sheryl Lee Ralph’s “Divas Simply Singing” event to benefit AIDS charities.
Young adds: “Two years ago, I witnessed Vesta experiencing a debilitating seizure, and this would be a likely scenario, and I wish people would stop fabricating and spreading hurtful rumors.”
As previously reported, funeral services will be held at West Angeles Church of God in Christ (
3045 S. Crenshaw Blvd., North Campus,
Los Angeles) on Tuesday, Oct. 4.
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We are still wondering where the reports came from that an unidentified man was with her at the hotel. Was this a fabrication as well?
We want to issue an apology to Vesta Williams’ family and friends. We were informed of reports on her death and other information about her death that is now apparently not true. Though credible news source made the same reports, we do not practice reporting false information. If these claims are not true, our apologies to the family.
UPDATE on Oct. 1, 2011:
Vesta Williams’ family is requesting privacy during this time:
“After many years of sharing her God-given gifts and talents with the world, we have lost our beloved daughter, sister and mother, Vesta. Due to the uncertainty of her passing we are awaiting toxicology and autopsy results to shed light on what may have caused her death.
“We take extreme comfort in the cherished times that we shared with Vesta over the years, and the knowledge that her life brought joy and happiness to so many people around the world. Our family requests that the media please respect our privacy during this difficult time. Although she is gone, her music lives on. Vesta will never be forgotten.”
