R&B Crooner Gerald Levert Dies at 40

Posted Nov 10th 2006 4:55PM by TMZ Staff

Singer Gerald Levert has died at his home in Newbury, Ohio, according to his record label Atlantic Records.

His family tells local news sources that it appears Levert died in his sleep, possibly of a heart attack. He was 40 years old.

Levert, who was the son of Eddie Levert, the lead singer and a founding member of the O'Jays, had his most famous hit with "I Swear," penned by David Foster. Gerald sang with his brother Sean and Marc Gordon in the R&B trio LeVert, with whom he had several number one singles on the Billboard R&B charts, including "Casanova," and had a hit duet with his father, "Baby Hold on to Me."

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1. This is so sad he was great singer....LC

Posted at 5:04PM on Nov 10th 2006 by Lisa Calloway

2. That bummed me out...... My thoughts are with his family :(

Posted at 5:07PM on Nov 10th 2006 by Angry Little asian girl

3. I LOVE GERALD LEVERT SO MUCH. IT IS BREAKING MY HEART THAT HE IS DEAD. I FOLLOWED HIS CAREER FROM THE EARLY DAYS. TO GERALD'S FAMILY MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU INCLUDING HIS CHILDREN. GERALD LEVERT WILL BE SO MISSED. I AM IN COMPLETE SHOCK. I WAS HOPING THAT THERE WOULD BE A BLOG SAYING THERE IS A RUMOR GOING AROUND ABOUT GERALD LEVERT, HE IS ALIVE AND WELL. I STILL HOPE THAT COULD SAY IT. TO SAY YOU WILL BE LOVED AND SO VERY MISSED IS SUCH AN UNDERSTATEMENT. I LOVE YOU, GERALD. REST IN PEACE.

Posted at 5:10PM on Nov 10th 2006 by SHELLY

4. DAMN ANOTHER GREAT ARTIST GONE.....MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY

Posted at 5:11PM on Nov 10th 2006 by brenda

5. That hurt my feelings he was a great singer and still young he will be missed by all fans

Posted at 5:13PM on Nov 10th 2006 by sunshine

6. R.I.P.

Me n Busta, JJ, Hasbro, n Gumz is gunna miss you man. We sure did play like we was livin our last days.

Much love to you and the whole fam. God bless dis whole mess.

Posted at 5:21PM on Nov 10th 2006 by Kozman

7. I am absolutely stunned. Gerald was one of those great artists that you just knew would someday make a great come back with such talent and a distinctive voice to match. My former husband surprised me by playing one of Gerald's songs as I walked down the aisle on our wedding day (not a dry eye in the house). Although we are no longer together, he was the first person I called when I heard the news of Gerald's passing.

Gerald, you will be truly missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to your friends and loved ones.

Deeply Saddened,
Jerri

Posted at 5:23PM on Nov 10th 2006 by Jerri

8. Man, this is hard to believe. Gerald Levert was one of my favorite male singers. He was so much of a worker when it came to music and putting good love music in the atmosphere. He will be missed tremendously. To his father, his daughter, his brother Sean, and the entire Levert family my prayers are with you. Much too young to die but God has a plan and a purpose. God Bless!!!

Posted at 5:24PM on Nov 10th 2006 by Cedric

9. damn that hurt a lot of people gearld was cool and look real laid back .Man this world is real 1 day u here and the next day could be gone.R.I.P gearld. you will be miss

Posted at 5:25PM on Nov 10th 2006 by t-roy

10. Wow I am totally in shock......Its not like I knew Gerald personally....but I knew his music....and I liked his style....My Prayers are with the family.....God bless~!

Posted at 5:25PM on Nov 10th 2006 by Jeanine Hunter

11. I was sad to hear that he had passed. I'll keep him and his family in my prayes. Rest in peace.

Posted at 5:25PM on Nov 10th 2006 by Vivian L McCorkle

12. My best wishes go out to his family. He will be so missed... RIP


* Mary Beth

Posted at 5:28PM on Nov 10th 2006 by Mary Beth

13. It's a sad day. What a great soulful voice. Gerald, you will truely be missed. My blessings go out to the Levert Family.

Posted at 5:30PM on Nov 10th 2006 by Shante

14. WE ALL ARE GOING TO MISS YOU. I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS AT ONE OF YOUR CONCERT AND I BLEW YOU A KISS AND YOU BLEW ME ONE BACK. ("AWESOME") THAT MADE MY DAY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. MUCH LOVE!

Posted at 5:33PM on Nov 10th 2006 by Annie B

15. Oh my! This is very sad. I just lost one of my friends a week ago. He was 36 years old and died of a heart attack.

Posted at 5:33PM on Nov 10th 2006 by wendy

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