The Tragic Losses of His Sons and DaughterThe Deaths of Eddie Levert’s Sons, Gerald and SeanEddie Levert, the legendary lead singer of The O’Jays, has endured heartbreaking personal tragedies, including the early deaths of his sons, Gerald and Sean. Gerald, an R&B star and member of the group LeVert, passed away on November 10, 2006, at the age of 40 due to acute intoxication from prescription drugs. Just two years later, his youngest son, Sean, tragically died on March 30, 2008, at 39 from complications related to withdrawal during a jail sentence.
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The Recent Loss of Eddie Levert’s Daughter, Ryan
The pain continued for Eddie when his daughter, Ryan Levert, died at the young age of 22. Ryan’s death was due to complications from lupus, a devastating autoimmune disease. Despite these profound losses, Eddie’s legacy as an influential musician remains strong through his work with The O’Jays.