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DEATH?: Vesta Williams reportedly dies, aged 48

SINGER VESTA Williams has reportedly beenn found dead in her California hotel room last night, according to reports.

Although news sources have announced that the late musician is 48-years-old, Williams can be seen in a 2010 interview saying she was 53.

The cause of death for the star, who rose to fame in the 1980's with hit Congratulations, has yet to be confirmed.

A bevy of celebrities have taken to their Twitter accounts today (Sep 23) share their condolences over the death of the singer.

Reality TV star and fashion mogul Kimora Lee Simmons tweeted, “What tremendous talent, great soul! 'Cuz as long as I can breathe, you’ll always be the one for me!’ [sic].”

Actress and friend of Vesta, Jackeé Harry, wrote: "Just received truly devastating news: R&B great, and my friend of many yrs, Vesta Williams (@vesta4u), has passed away. #RIPVesta [sic]."