Sean Levert Dies At 39 (R.I.P.)

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Sean Levert, brother of the late R&B crooner Gerald Levert, died of unknown causes this weekend.

According to the Chicago Sun Times the son of O'Jays lead singer Eddie Levert reportedly collapsed while serving time in the Cuyahoga County Jail. He was sentenced to jail for failing to pay an estimated $80,000 in child support.

The warden at the jail told TMZ Levert was rushed to the hospital late last night (Mar. 30) after suffering a medical emergency. He said Levert died at the hospital and that the jail was unaware of any illnesses he may have been suffering from.

Sean's brother, Gerald Levert died at the young age of 40 in November of 2006. A coroner ruled that Gerald's death was caused by an accidental combination of prescription narcotics and over-the-counter drugs.

Sean was a member of the 80's trio LeVert along with Gerald and Marc Gordon. The group was best know for the song "Casanova."

Sean also appeared in a string of movies throughout his career, most notably New Jack City in 1991.

Sean LeVert was 39 years old at his time of death. As of press time, the coroner is investigating the cause of his passing.