Gerald Levert has died

[politicasista]

GERALD LEVERT: Dead At 40

By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices

Sources confirmed to The BV Newswire that Gerald Levert is dead of an apparent heart attack.

Immediate details on the death of the beloved R&B crooner were not known at press time.

He turned 40 years old in July.

One of several from the musical Levert family --his father, Eddie Levert, is the lead singer of the legendary soul group The O'Jays -- he was a founding member and the lead singer of the 1990's R&B trio LeVert, who scored big hits with "Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop (Goes My Mind)", "Casanova", and "ABC-123."

Levert, born in Cleveland, Ohio, was also apart of R&B supergroup LSG, comprised of platinum selling R&B crooners Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill.

As a solo artist, Levert garnered a cult following with a string of R&B ballads ("I'd Give Anything (to Fall in Love)", "You Got That Love") from his numerous album projects on East West/Elektra Records.

Over the years, the vocal powerhouse has collaborated with Patti LaBelle, Miki Howard, Kelly Price, Teena Marie, Chris Rock and with his father on many different occasions.

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[bliss_eternal]

1. Oh no...

May he rest in peace.

So sad...two African American males in a week--Edward Morrow and Gerald Levert. :cry:

[ariellyn]

2. I am shocked. He was so young. May he rest in peace. nt

[undergroundrailroad]

3. This was truly a SHOCK! At first I thought they were talking about Eddie, his

Dad. I dashed to the computer and it confirmed my worst fear. I love them both and it is truly a loss. I'm sure Eddie is broken hearted. They look and sound so much alike!

We have lost an ICON and I loved his music.

RIP Gerald. We have your eternal music legacy that will keep you alive, always.

Mina :cry:

[Brewman_Jax]

4. I was shocked, too

and I didn't know he was 40, which is younger than me! :scared:

[bliss_eternal]

5. If you're interested ; information on Gerald Levert's funeral...

and/or to view his memorial service go to www.tvoneonline.com. I just happened to be watching tvone and saw this on their ticker tape at the bottom of the screen.