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By Sheryl Lynn, Christian Post Reporter

2. 32-Y-O Pastor, Gospel Singer Shawn Jones, Dies While Singing 'Worthy Is He' 

The late pastor and gospel singer, Shawn Jones, 32.
The late pastor and gospel singer, Shawn Jones, 32. | (Photo: Facebook)

Shawn Jones, a gospel singer and founding pastor of New Thing Empowerment Church, collapsed and died in November during a performance in Pensacola, Florida. He was 32. 

Jones and his band were performing "Worthy Is He" when Jones started having trouble.

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Kenneth Woodson, manager of The Event Center, described to CP: "I guess the young man got hot. He took some water and he drank some more water (for a second time), sat down and was speaking and he passed out."

While his cause of death was not released, Jones had revealed earlier that he was hospitalized due to a heart-related illness. And instead of taking time off to rest, he chose to continue with his intense ministry schedule. 

Some extended family members said the minister suffered a fatal stroke. 

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