Brownstone singer Charmayne Maxwell has passed away aged 46.
The 90s girl group star’s death was confirmed by her grief-stricken brother Brandon Maxwell via Twitter, who wrote: “R.I.P my beautiful sister Charmayne ‘Maxee’ Maxwell.
“I can’t believe I’m typing this right now.”
According to US website TMZ, the singer's death was accidental after suffering a cut to the neck which was caused by a broken wine glass.
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Her husband Carsten Soulshock reportedly found her bleeding at their home in Los Angeles. She was taken to nearby Cedars Sinai Hospital, but died in an ambulance on the way there.
Charmayne’s younger brother also took to Twitter to pay tribute to his sister.
Next to a photo of the star, he said: “R.I.P to my beautiful sister Charmayne 'Maxee' Maxwell.
"I'm so devastated because you deserved to stay on this earth much longer. You had such an amazing talent and you went really far with your singing career. I felt so inspired from you and it gave me motivation to become the best performer I could be. I love you so much sis, I'm so grateful I was able to have you in my life."
Trio Brownstone were signed to Michael Jackson’s MJJ Music Label and had a huge hit with 1995 Grammy-nominated single If You Love Me.
She eventually left the group to pursue other avenues.
Her Brownstone band mate Teisha Brown also shared her condolences.
Alongside a photo of the R&B trio performing together, she said: “I just need to be by you 1 more time on stage MAX! #Brownstone #Forever R.I.H. I miss you already!! My heart is so heavy. I LOVE YOU SISTER!!"
As well as her producer husband, the singer is also survived by their young son.
