Sean Levert, R&B singer who’s deceased brother Gerald Levert had the hit Casanova in the 80’s, died while serving a 22 month jail sentence for refusing to pay child support. The 39 year old reportedly died of natural causes.

Sean’s father is Eddie Levert, 65, of the legendary O’Jay’s. Son Gerald died in November 2006 at age 40 of a interaction between prescription and street drugs. His song Casanova hit number five on the pop charts in 1987. The group recorded under the name LeVert.

Sean reportedly was in and out of the music scene but went back to it in mid 2007 according to his MySpace page. He was only a few days into serving his jail sentence when he died. He leaves behind his father and his three children, age 17, 15 and 11.

For a classic performance of Eddie, Gerald and Sean performing together, click this link.

Update:  According to the warden of the Cuyahoga County Jail, Sean collapsed late last night at the jail and was rushed to a hospital where he died of unspecified causes.   The warden was not aware of any preexisting medical condition and wanted  to set the record straight that Levert had not died at the jail.  The Coroner is currently investigating cause of death.

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