Jesse Powell has died: Family mourn R&B star's 'lasting legacy' as singer passes away aged 51 at his Los Angeles home

American R&B star Jesse Powell died at the age of 51, his family was confirmed in a statement on Wednesday.

The singer, who enjoyed success in the 1990s after releasing his debut album entitled, died at his home in Los Angeles. The cause of death has not been announced.

Sharing news on a Facebook post, Tamara's sister wrote: 'With a hard heart we announced the death of our beloved sons, sisters, and uncle.

The family asked for privacy at this time when we lamented this extraordinary loss and celebrated its eternal heritage.

Jesse likes music and he especially loves his fans who support him throughout his career. We want you all to know that you mean the world for him. - Powell's family. '

Born and raised in Indiana, Powell won a confession after releasing his first album and the main single, You, in 1996.

Written by Powell and producer Carl Roland, the track will rise to number 59 on the US charts before enjoying further success after re -release in 1999.

Reactivating the second album of the singer 'Bout It, the song soon became the most successful in his career by reaching number two in the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop song chart and number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The next release received mild critical praise when it failed to make the same commercial impact; JP's third album reached number 79 in the graph of the US album, while Jesse's fourth album failed to map.

The singer attracted the attention of collaborators finally Roland when appearing in local talent performances with his sister, Trina and Tamara, and Jacob's siblings in the early 1990s.

While he will continue to enjoy moderate success Trina and Tamara will also win the recording contract as a duo, with their own self-titled debut album released in 1999.

Those who remember Powell and their contribution to the R&B genre since then pay tribute on social media.

Bringing to Twitter, a fan who was surprised to write: "Wake up random in the middle of the night and knows that Jesse Powell died."

The second is added: 'Jesse Powell is missing ??'

While the third is amazed at the hit single, you and the eternal heritage, write: 'Geez. I witnessed the miracle segment in the 90s. And he was there.

'There is no clue one of the greatest love songs all time to take one swing. Rip Jesse Powell. Now I will sing it all day. [SIC] is also very difficult. '