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Vesta Williams' Cause of Death Revealed

After months of waiting, Vesta Williams' cause of death is released.
Vesta Williams' Cause of Death Revealed
Vesta Williams
By Derrick Bryson Taylor · Updated October 28, 2020
It’s been fourth months since singer Vesta Williams, 53, died in her hotel room in Los Angeles, and today we’re finally learning the cause of death. Family friend and singer Norwood Young confirmed with the family that she passed away due to complications of an enlarged heart.

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According to EURweb, Young said, “Although it’s a sad situation overall, it’s great news to find that Vesta’s death, as I said from the very beginning, was not drug related. Vesta did indeed die from an enlarged heart. As we know, an enlarged heart can remain undetected in the body for many, many years.”

Williams was responsible for hits like “Congratulations,” and “Sweet, Sweet Love.”

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Most recently it was the singer’s dramatic weight loss that made headlines, after she dropped over 100 pounds, going from a size 26 to a 6. She had become an advocate for the prevention of childhood obesity.

Williams was laid to rest on Tuesday, October 4th at West Angeles Church of God in Los Angeles.

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