I Love Old School Music family, we have heartbreaking news to share. In case you haven’t yet heard, Jessie D. — an original member of the legendary R&B  group, Force M.D.’s, has died. He was just 58 years young. His is now sadly the fifth member of the group to pass away far too young.

Force M.D.’s made the announcement on their Facebook page Tuesday, January 4, 2022. The details of Jessie D.’s death are unclear, but the pain of losing their brother-in-music is evident. Here’s what the group’s page share:

TO ONE HELL OF A ENTERTAINER “JESSIE D” OF LEGENDARY FORCE MDS. HE ATE, SLEEP AND BREATHE MUSIC EVERYDAY. PLEASE PUT A HEART UP FOR HIM. HE WAS LOVED!!!!!!!!!! TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FANS TODAY WE LOST A REAL TALENT. OUR CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO HIS SIBLINGS, KIDS AND THE FORCE MDS….

The group members also shared info on how fans can assist Jessie D’s family in covering funeral costs, via the apps, CashApp, Venmo, and Zelle:

As we reported a while back, Jessie D had prior struggles within his life. During the height of their success, Jessie D., reportedly became heavily involved with drugs. His addiction continued to progress, ultimately getting him booted from the group and landing him in prison. After being released from prison, Jessie briefly reunited with the then newly-reformed Force M.D.’s. However, by the time of his passing, he was reportedly no longer a part of the group…but he will surely be forever missed by his musical brothers, fans, and family.

How 3 Members Died Within A 5-Year Span…And A 4th Member Years Later

When Force M.D.’s took the R&B industry by storm, they had everybody singing “Tender love, love so tender, holding me close to you, baby I surr-en-der…”. Then they hit us again with their hits, “Love Is A House,” “Here I Go Again,” and “Tears.” They had ’80s radio on fire at that time! The Force M.D.’s music used to set the late night mellow mood radio shows off just right too.

They were on top of the world during that era. Then, things suddenly began to change behind the scenes, and ultimately three members died at very young ages.

We knew them as the clean cut group that consisted of brothers, Stevie D. and Antoine “T.C.D.” Lundy; their uncle, Jessie Lee Daniels; and their two friends, “Trisco” Pearson and Charles “Mercury” Nelson. However, what we didn’t know was that there were some struggles and internal battles they were dealing with, right in front of our eyes.

After a while, fans weren’t really buying many Force M.D.’s records anymore. Then things took a very tragic turn for the worst — prior to Jessie D’s passing, three other Force M.D.’s members died within a five-year span, and a fourth member sadly died decades later.

Antoine “T.C.D.” Lundy

Lead singer, Antoine “T.C.D.” Lundy, passed away from Lou Gehrigs disease (also known as ALS).

Charles “Mercury” Nelson

Charles “Mercury” Nelson died from a heart attack in 1995.

Dr. Rock

Dr. Rock (not pictured) was a former Force MD group member whom many fans didn’t get to know. He was a DJ who partnered with the group in the very early stages of their success, but left soon after Force M.D.’s first album dropped. Dr. Rock died suddenly from natural causes in 1998.

Trisco Pearson

Trisco Pearson reportedly developed an addiction to drugs and alcohol, eventually battling cancer as well. Sadly lost his battle with Stage-4 cancer on Sept. 16, 2016.

What Happened To The Remaining Original Group Member

Stevie D.

Years later, original Force M.D.’s member, Stevie D.,  joined forces with his brother, Rodney “Khalil” Lundy. “Khalil” was also another original group member back in the day, but he split from the group before they’d signed their first major record deal with Tommy Boy Records.

The Current Force M.D.’s Members

The remaining Force M.D.’s members — original member, Stevie D; and newest members, Zieme Capers and Khalil Lundy — are still performing as a 3-man group. They will continue pushing forward, while honoring their late Force M.D.’s brothers every step of the way.

Our deepest condolences to Jessie D’s family and loved ons. And may Jessie, along with his Force M.D.’s brothers, Trisco Pearson, Antoine “T.C.D.” Lundy, Charles “Mercury” Nelson, and Dr. Rock continue to rest in power.

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Surviving group members Khalil Lundy, Stevie Lundy and Jesse Daniels issued the following statement to AllHipHop.com:

R.I.P TRISCO PEARSON (FORCE MD’s)

Brothers & Sisters and our Friends in Music.

It is with the deepest regret that we announce that One of Our own Trisco Pearson Of The Beloved Group, The Force MD’s has passed and finally went home with no more pain. Trisco was truly our Brother, coming from Staten Island New York to transport talents that reached around the world. We will miss him but know he joins our Brothers TCD and Mercury on the Heavenly concert stage.

The Force MD’s & The Pearson Family Greatly Appreciate Your Love & Support, As We Come Together for our Dear Brother … May he Rest In Peace..

Khalil Lundy, Stevie Lundy, Jesse Daniels and the rest of The Force MDs Family

Trisco is the FOURTH Force MD Member to die at such a young age.

Our deepest condolences to Trisco’s family and loved ones. He will be sorely missed but his legacy that was brought to fruition by way of The Force MD’s will continue to live through the hearts and minds of old school music lovers. We are forever grateful for the beautiful memories he and his fellow group members helped to create.

In case you missed our previous report of the deaths of three other Force M.D.’s members here is a breakdown of the tragedies that struck the group within a 5 year span…

HOW THREE PRIOR FORCE MD MEMBERS DIED IN A 5 YEAR SPAN:

Lead singer, T.C.D. (pictured above, center) passed away from Lou Gehrigs disease (also known as ALS), Mercury (pictured above, far right) died from a heart attack in 1995, and the third member, Dr. Rock (not pictured) was a member that many people didn’t get to know because he was a DJ who partnered with the group in the very early stages of their success, but he left soon after Force MD’s first album dropped. Dr. Rock passed away from what is listed as natural causes in 1999.

CELEBRITIES PAY RESPECT TO TRISCO PEARSON

Force M.D.’s

Quick Thought: Rest In Peace Trisco Pearson. We Love You !!! Humble. #ForceNation

— Force M.D.'s (@ForceMDs) September 18, 2016

Ronnie Devoe

#RIP to Trisco Pearson… He was in one of my favorite groups of the 80's era, the #ForceMDs!… https://t.co/MxypI0adLu

— Big Ron DeVoe (@RonDeVoe) September 18, 2016

Full Force’s Paul Anthony

Condolences to Trisco Pearson's Family!!! https://t.co/qQT5w2gFdZ

— Paul Anthony (@RealPaulAnthony) September 17, 2016

Full Force’s Bowlegged Lou

Bowlegged Lou/Full force…. Rest in peace to my friend in heaven Trisco Pearson of the Force… https://t.co/LMkSIfcnvp

— Bowlegged Lou (@TheBowleggedOne) September 17, 2016

Rapper, Wise Intelligent, of the Poor Righteous Teachers

REST IN PEACE #TriscoPearson of #ForceMDs. Condolences to the Force M.D.'S family and legacy! #Tears

— Wise Intelligent (@wiseintelligent) September 19, 2016

RECENT INTERVIEW OF THE FORCE M.D.’S…

“LOVE IS A HOUSE”“HERE I GO AGAIN”“TENDER LOVE”

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