R&B Crooner Gerald Levert Dies at 40

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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91. WHEN I HEARD THIS SAD NEWS, I COULD NOT BELIIEVE IT. I WAS SO SHOCKED THAT I HAD TO CALL MY FRIENDS TO CONFIRM IT. I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED GERALD LEVERT MUSIC. I GROW UP LISTENING TO HIM. HE HAD A GREAT VOICE AND HE SANG WITH SO MUCH PASSION. WE HAVE LOST YET ANOTHER GREAT SINGER. HE WAS SO YOUNG. THAT GOES TO PROVE THAT WHEN IT IS YOUR TIME, YOU HAVE TO GO. I SEND MY SYMPATHY AND LOVE TO THE LEVERT FAMILY AND I PRAY WITH GODS HELP THEY WILL GET THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

Posted at 2:40PM on Nov 20th 2006 by THERESA

92. I am so very deeply saddened, heartbroken, stunned, shocked and in total disbelief to hear of the great Gearld Levert's passing. I still think it's some bad dream that I'm having, that I'm going to wake up and it all be a big mistake of some kind, that Gearld really isn't gone at all. I just can't stop crying when I watch anything on Gearld because he was such a great person. Yesterday was very difficult for me and I couldn't help myself, but I broke down and cried, because they laid Gearld to rest, after a Private Memorial Service with just his family members and friends and today was the Public Memorial Service, with his family members, close friends and fans, there were over 9000 people who attented and I found myself crying again, because I am going to miss Gearld very, very much. This is indeed such a tremendous lost to the music industry, because Gearld was like no other singer or artist out there today, he was such a tremendously talented man, person, singer, artist, composer and producer that the world has ever known. He indeed brought so much to the music industry, from his days when he was in Levert, with his brother Sean and long time friend Marc, to his days as a solo artist, Gearld kept showing the whole world that he was some one to be listened to and heard with his oh so sexy style, down to earth soulfulness, because Gearld was indeed remarkable, timeless and priceless inside and out and when Gearld smiled at you, your heart would melt. Gearld gave the world a life time of music to enjoy, he loved what his did, he really enjoyed the music he could share with his many fans, and he set out to do what Gearld did best and that was to please us and please us his did over and over again, time after time. Now that Gearld has passed away, it will be very, very difficult, especially for me, to even think of music for now on with out thinking of Gearld Levert. I really love Gearld because he was one of my very favorite singers of all times and even tho I never had the pleasure to be able to met Gearld, I feel that he was a great person, man, artist and singer and no will be able to replace him ever. It is very hard and so difficult for me to completely understand how someone as stong and talented as Gearld Levert, with a heart of gold, could have passed away so suddenly at such a young age of 40. My heart goes out to all of Gearld's family members, close friends, because Gearld had many and also for anyone who ever had the pleasure to work with him, let alone that knew him well. Gearld will be forever and indeed truly greatly missed by me and everyone else and even tho Gearld is now gone and no longer with us today, he and his music will live on in everyones hearts." LONG LIVE GEARLD LEVERT ", may you never be forgotten or far from our hearts as well. You are by far one of the most talented singers, artist, man and person that ever lived on the face of the earth and may your voice always be heard now and forever, until the end of time.

Yours Truly

" THE INSATIABLE T.L.C."

Posted at 11:04PM on Nov 17th 2006 by THE INSATIABLE TLC

93. Still cant believe it!!!!!! A nightmare! And i didnt even see it on the news or in the paper! Why i cant understand it. I love him and always will!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 5:50PM on Nov 21st 2006 by nikki

94. A nightmare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant believe this has happened. Blessings to his family and Gerald, the world loved you and always will!!!

Posted at 5:52PM on Nov 21st 2006 by nikki

95. Love and comfort goes out to Eddie Levert and family.Thank God that Gerald has left his blessed legacy and inhertage to his kids and family. May you find peace and comfort in God and trust him to know that Gerald is alright.

Posted at 5:28PM on Nov 21st 2006 by LaMara R Walker

96. Gerald Levert was just awesome .His death should be a wake up call to all black Americans and others as well . GET IN SHAPE! I HAVE LOST 29POUNDS SINCE HIS DEATH. NO MATTER WHAT THE AGE DEATH CAN BE JUST AROUND THE CORNER. I placed a picture of him at work to keep his spirit with me. Give it all you got to you can't give no more.

Posted at 1:12AM on Nov 30th 2006 by Burhedita Thompson

97. gGerald Levert is my big teddy bear i'will miss him you will miss him.

Posted at 11:18PM on Jan 11th 2007 by VWERONICA

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