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Is There a Levert Curse? Sean Dies While In Jail

How much tragedy can one family take?? Another Levert has died -- and this one was in jail!

Sean Levert, son of O'Jays singer Eddie Levert and brother of late R&B legend Gerald Levert, died over the weekend while in a Cleveland jail.

Levert had reportedly been in the Cuyahoga County Jail serving time for failing to pay roughly $80,000 in child support when he collapsed late last night. The warden of the jail tells TMZ that after Sean collapsed, he was immediately rushed to the hospital. He says Sean died at the hospital, not the jail as others have reported.

The warden says that they were unaware of any condition Sean may have been suffering from. The Coroner confirms they have received his body and are currently investigating the cause of death.

Sean, who as member of the 80s group Levert, hit it big with the song "Casanova." He was also featured in a few movies, including "New Jack City." His brother Gerald died in his sleep in November 2006.

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16. Yeahhhhhhhhhhh so now we have killed the father of a child because he was behind in child support. Never mind the fact that the child will now not be able to have a relationship with their father. Just lock em all up and hope they die in custody, that's always the answer. Throwing someone in jail for not paying cs is flat out stupid, it ruins their relationship with their child and other problems. Look for better solutions, and I hope that baby has someone else that they can turn to for a father figure as they get older! God knows that their father is no longer an option.

Posted at 10:23AM on Mar 31st 2008 by Cara

17. Cara is a moron.

Posted at 10:26AM on Mar 31st 2008 by passing thru

18. Crabby

Jails do have wardens. My father was a warden at a county jail for many years.

Posted at 10:26AM on Mar 31st 2008 by Bird

19. Just a note: The real Betty Grable died on July 2nd 1973 of lung cancer. This sad little gay imposter using betty Grable name is a sick puppy.

Sorry to hear of Sean Leverts' death. A lot of promise lost. - sorry

Posted at 10:28AM on Mar 31st 2008 by pie

20. all of you that said he deserved fo die, i hope you burn in hell!!!!!

Posted at 10:34AM on Mar 31st 2008 by no one

21. This is so sad, first the Levert family lose Gerald and now Sean. My thoughts and prayers are with this family, they are in need

Posted at 10:34AM on Mar 31st 2008 by byrds

22. My condolences to the Levert family.

Posted at 10:37AM on Mar 31st 2008 by tashamarshal@aol.com

23. There wouldn't be any dead beat dads if their low selfesteem women would stop having babies by irresponsible men. The mother chooses the father of her kids and therefore the fate of her kids. All I have to say is please don't basturdize your children. Too many women have kids just because their pregnant. Remember children are not dogs, they must be loved, guided, protected, nurtured and supported. Kids are not toys. Too many people think that pregancy is gods gift. Acctually, god didn't tell you to have sex, and god didn't tell you to have a baby. So, if a woman is capable, it really isan't a gift, it is a choice. So choose the right father for your child. OR don't have the child. Black people devistate our communities with all these fatherless children. WAAAAAAKE UP!!!!!! JUST STOP IT!!!!

Posted at 10:40AM on Mar 31st 2008 by Alecia

24. It is sad to read some of the comments saying that he deserved to die. You don't know what type of relationship he had with his children. You also have to ask when was the child support set up and think about what he was making at thime child support was filed. It is obvious that he wasn't making that same amount of money. So before you write something ignorant know and see the whole picture.

Posted at 10:41AM on Mar 31st 2008 by The State

25. Do we really know the truth behind why he was behind in his child support? If not, then shut up. Plain and simple, until you understand the whole thruth you cannot judge a man. And besies, when did being behind in child support every become a reason for someone to die? His death is not going to do anything for his children. Those who have made smart remarks regarding his death should be ashamed of yourselves!

Prayers go out to his family!

Posted at 10:50AM on Mar 31st 2008 by The glass is half full!

26. I can't believe that this man has lost his life and all you can think about is BACK CHILD SUPPORT!!!! Even if he didn't pay his child support that does not mean that he did not take care of his children. Don't get it twisted because you don't know the full story about the child support. How do you know that he didn't have issues with the baby mama? You should all be ashamed! These people have lost two sons in such a short amount of time, therefore your hearts should be full of sorrow for this family. My heart goes out to the Levert Family and may God Bless you in your time of need and sorrow. I will be praying for you! I feel so hurt and sad for you. I am a big fan! God will wrap his arms around you and guard your heart. God Bless and keep you

Posted at 10:56AM on Mar 31st 2008 by PISSED OFF!

27. R.I.P.

Posted at 11:06AM on Mar 31st 2008 by Victoria

28. BETTY GRABLE- YOU ARE A SELF CENTER BITCH THAT FAMILY HAS LOST TWO SONS IN ONE YEAR AND HOW DARE YOU MAKE A COMMENT LIKE THAT YOU NEED TO LOSE ALOT MORE TO SEE HOW PAINFUL LIFE CAN BE. THE LEVERTS ARE ONE OF OUR OWN AND NOBODY DESERVE TO FEEL SUC A PAIN LIKE LOSING KIDS AT A EARLY AGE YOU NEED TO ROTT IN HELL FOR ETERNITY . MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS KEEP YOUR HEAD UP

Posted at 11:08AM on Mar 31st 2008 by BABYGIRL

29. There are men and women who are further behind in child support than this. This is sooo sad and I pray for his family. They lost a son, brother, uncle,etc. Some folks get locked up for child support and there are others who are $200,000 or more in arrears and never get locked up. I guess his children's mother wishes she would have tried to work something else out, now he's gone and her children have no father over what? money! smdh

Posted at 11:29AM on Mar 31st 2008 by OJay's Fan

30. IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT HE OWED!HE WAS SOME ONES SON,FATHER,BROTHER,ROLE MODEL! I'AM SURE EVERYONE OWES SOMETHING NO MATTER HOW BIG OR SMALL NO ONE IS FREE OF DEBT! AND I'AM SURE HIS KIDS ARE GOING TO MISS THERE DAD MORE THAN THE MONEY! THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT ALL THAT CRAP!PEOPLE SHOULD SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE NOT HALF! JUST BECAUSE YOU DON'T RESPECT YOURSELF DON'T DISRESPECT THE PASSING OF SOMEONE,THATS JUST IGNORANT! MAY HE REST IN PEACE! AND GOD BLESS HEIS FAMILY AND CHILDREN! THANK YOU,PUDDIN FROM BUFFALO NY

Posted at 11:30AM on Mar 31st 2008 by PUT PUT

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