Gone Too Soon: Celebs Who Died Young

Essence Magazine:

NEW YORK – OCTOBER 5:American R&B singer Aaliyah, aka Aaliyah Dana Houghton (1979-2001) poses for a photo backstage at Madison Square Garden for Lifebeat’s Urban Aid benefit concert on October 5, 1995 in New York City, New York.(Photo by Catherine McGann/Getty Images) By Yolanda Sangweni and Nicole Mari ·Updated April 10, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… 01Charmayne Maxwell

The Brownstone singer died February 28 in her home after reportedly

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