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Gerald Levert died today
November 10, 2006 - Action News has learned that singer Gerald Levert has died of an apparent heart attack. He was 40.
His label, Atlantic Records, confirmed that Levert died at his home in Cleveland, Ohio.
"All of us at Atlantic are shocked and deeply saddened by his untimely death. He was one of the greatest voices of our time, who sang with unmatched soulfulness and power, as well as a tremendously gifted composer and an accomplished producer," the statement read.
Levert, son of O'Jays singer Eddie Levert, has been recording since the 1980s, first as the lead singer of the trio Levert with his brother Sean and Marc Gordon. They quickly racked up hits like "(Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop) Goes My Mind," "Casanova," and "Baby I'm Ready."
He also performed as a solo artist beginning in 1991 with the album "Private Line," which included a hit duet with his dad, "Baby Hold on to Me."
Levert was also part of R&B musical group, comprised of R&B artists Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill and himself called LSG.
His father, Eddie Levert is the lead singer of the 1970s soul group The O'Jays.
Levert's 16-year-old daughter appeared on MTV's Sweet 16. She is also an up and coming music artist.
His most recent album was 2005's "Voices."
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