Is There a Levert Curse? Sean Dies While In Jail

Posted Mar 31st 2008 9:48AM by TMZ Staff

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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61. In a jail......what should they have heard?

Sorry for such a loss to the Levert family

Posted at 12:23PM on Mar 31st 2008 by MJ

62. Just because a man does not financially support his children does not mean they deserve to die or they are better off dead. Some of the comments you people make are stupid.

Posted at 12:24PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Nisha

63. I have been paying support since 2002 on a baby that I found out was not mine well see it is five and a half years later. I can't get that money back if the child that I thought was mine had passed at any time I would not have said I am better off so I don't have to pay. People think about the things you say and the things you do. Sean Levert was not your babbies daddy he was a son brother and a father plus a singer just leave it at that and say a prayer. The O'Jays may never sing again think about that one that would be deep. Eddies heart I am sure is broken.

Posted at 12:26PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Stanley M

64. I send my condolences to the family. it is never easy loosing a loved one. If any of you are reading this "GOD be with you and heal your hearts. No one knows the time or place when our number will be called. Keep your head up and ignore all negative comments. Miss you all.
We should not judge others by mistakes, but pray and be humlbe because it could happen to us or our family and friends.

Posted at 12:32PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Ms. Terri Allgood

65. i feel sorry for the kids and the parents. no one deserves to die no matter how it happens, but for betty grable you are so wrong for even having the nerve to write something so stupid. you must not have a life or heart for the things you said. it's people like you that deserve to be in jail. child support is a major issue out here, but losing a loved one is even major. i hope for betty grable that some day someone knock on your door and smack you in the face for a reality check.... for the levert family i send u blessings and a lot of love for being very strong throughout this triumphant time..

antoinette

Posted at 12:38PM on Mar 31st 2008 by antoinette

66. for the levert family i send u blessings. you all have been thru alot over the years.
for the man or woman that wrote the comment in betty grable i think that is very rude and disrespectful to the family whose lost 2 loved one's nobody deserve to die especially when you say something so belittle about child support when you aren't aware of what happen to him..yeah child support is a major issue out here but losing a loved one you can't get that back..

antoinette

Posted at 12:39PM on Mar 31st 2008 by antoinette

67. My heart goes out to the family.
I don't think it's a curse, I think it's a weight problem. I think both him and his brother died to being over weight. People get fit, get it together. On the other hand, he was seriously behind in child support which is a big no no. I'm sick of men not paying child support. When does it become ok for a man to think he doesn't have to take care of his kids? I think it's a sin for a man to not pay child support. I would go to jail if I just stopped taking care of my kids, it's called neglect. I just can't decide one day to not support my children but a man can say I'm not paying and walk away. It's not nice, it's not right.

Posted at 12:43PM on Mar 31st 2008 by JustME

68. HOW DARE YOU BETTY GRABLE AND ANYBODY WHO FEELS THE WAY SHE DOES. YOU NEED JESUS. WHO ARE YOU TO JUDGE ANYBODY. HOW ABOUT SHOWING SOME COMPASSION FOR THE FAMILY AND HIS CHILDREN. THEY HAVE LOST THEIR FATHER -- REGARDLESS OF CHILD SUPPORT ISSUES -- YOU NEED TO GET DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND ASK THE LORD TO FORGIVE YOU...

Posted at 12:44PM on Mar 31st 2008 by PISSED OFF 2

69. You people that say he deserved to die because he owed child support are sick individuals this man was a human being first and secondly he was someones son, father, brother and friend, I guess you sick people are thinking good now maybe they can get their 80,00 but they have lost their dad, and I truly think that having your dad around is worth WAAAAAAAYYYYY more than 80,000. My son lost his father at the age of 14 and believe me he would give up all of the money in the world just to have him back for just one day! Buy a Clue!

Posted at 12:48PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Sad

70. People fail to realize that even though he was and actor in a movie that played a small part and singer he might not have made that much money. The question is how much of that is back child support. Regardless of the situtation, his kids will always be taken care of whether he does it or not.

Posted at 12:49PM on Mar 31st 2008 by single parent

71. Maybe if the punkass would have paid child support and taken care of his kid or kids like a real man he wouldn't have been in jail and would be alive. KARMA got him.

Posted at 12:53PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Troy

72. a human being died. yet we cast bad remarks. our society has gone to hell in a hand basket. i do believe when
we die tho, we go to a better place. i do feel for the children, they lost their dad. you only get one. the sarcastic remarks
we can do without. or is this what makes this venue interesting. may God Bless this guys Mom. and his kids. Social
Security mite be tapped into. but you cant live a decent life on that. I also feel we have hell on this earth. moral decay

Posted at 12:55PM on Mar 31st 2008 by CAROL LOWES

73. Thanks Stanley M for your comments. My heart goes out to Sean's mother and father. I can't believe the people who said he is better off dead. What ever happened to love for one another? How do you think his family will feel reading all this negative Shigaty. A lot of you need to find the nearest church and spend some time there. I will pray for the Levert family and will also pray for you negative jackasses.....And before you start bad mouthing me -- keep in mind -- the Lord said "Ass."

Posted at 12:55PM on Mar 31st 2008 by pissed off again 2

74. Make sure you know all the facts before making hateful comments. If you don't have $80,000 then you can't pay $80,000.
My condolences to the Levert family.

Posted at 1:07PM on Mar 31st 2008 by pwms

75. I'll bet the children don't thing they are better off with their father gone. Take it from a person who lost her father when she 5 years old. I also know the problems associated with a father not paying child support. I raised two girls who couldn't get a dime no matter how hard I tried. Still, if you were to ask them if they want their father dead, the answer would still be NO.... RIP Sean.

Posted at 1:08PM on Mar 31st 2008 by MD in ATL

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