as a tribute to Williams. There was also a tribute to the late singer Teena Marie. Williams was taping an episode of TV One's Unsung at the time of her death. It aired January 2, 2012. Death On September 22, 2011, Williams was found dead in a hotel room in El Segundo, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, she was found dead at 6:15 p.m. (PDT), A spokesperson for the coroner's office stated that the autopsy did not say the cause of death. In late December 2011, the family released this statement through singer/producer Norwood Young, reporting her official cause of death: "Following three months of intensive coroner's autopsy and toxicology research, it has been definitively determined that the cause of death for our beloved Vesta was 'natural death' from 'hypertensive heart disease,'" adding: "An enlarged heart can remain undetected for many years." Vesta Williams was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) on October 4, 2011 following a memorial service at West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles, California. Attendees included Wanda Dee, singer Peggi Blu, Freda Payne, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Loretta Devine, Kellita Smith, Norwood Young, Michael Collier, Miki Howard, Karel Bouley, Kiki Shepard, Jackée Harry, Luenell, and renowned blues singer Linda Hopkins. A private reception was held following the interment. She is survived by her mother, daughter, three sisters, a brother, and three grandchildren. Discography Studio albums Compilation albums Winning Combinations (with CeCe Peniston) (2000, A&M/Universal) Singles Music videos Once Bitten Twice Shy Something About You Don't Blow a Good Thing Sweet Sweet Love 4 U Congratulations How You Feel Special Do Ya Always Somebody for Me Dedicated References External links 1957 births 2011 deaths A&M Records artists Actresses from Ohio African-American actresses American film actresses American funk singers American soul singers Burials at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) People from Coshocton, Ohio Singers from Ohio Singers with a four-octave vocal range American rhythm and blues singers American disco singers Ballad musicians 20th-century African-American women singers 21st-century African-American women singers