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Sean Levert

1968 – 2008

American musician

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About Sean Levert

Lived 1968 – 2008 (aged 39). Sean Levert was an American musician, singer and singing.

Sean Edward Levert (September 28, 1968 – March 30, 2008) was an American singer-songwriter and actor. Levert was best known as a member of the R&B vocal group LeVert. Levert was the son of O'Jays lead singer Eddie Levert and younger brother of singer Gerald Levert.

Life and career Sean Levert was born in Cleveland, Ohio, He formed the trio LeVert with older brother Gerald Levert and childhood friend Marc Gordon; together they scored several smash hits on the U.S. R&B charts in the 1980s and early 1990s. In 1995, Sean launched a solo career with the album The Other Side on Atlantic Records, which peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard R&B chart and number 146 on the Billboard 200. The album yielded the charting singles "Put Your Body Where Your Mouth Is" (U.S. R&B number 40) and "Same One" (U.S. R&B number 57) that same year. Sean also played a part in the direct-to-video Dope Case Pending (2000).

Personal life Levert was married to Angela Lowe, and had six children: Shareaun Woods, Keith Potts, Sean Levert Jr., Breoni Levert, Brandon Levert, and Chad Levert. His father is the first cousin twice removed, of Caris LeVert who plays for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA . In 2008, he was sentenced to 22 months in prison for failing to pay child support for three of his children, then aged 11, 15, and 17.

Health and death Levert became ill while incarcerated in the Cuyahoga County Correctional Facility, prior to his transfer to a state prison, reporting high blood pressure and hallucinations; he died six days after being admitted to the jail, on March 30. The Cuyahoga County coroner ruled in May that his death was caused by complications from sarcoidosis.

Discography

Studio albums The Other Side (1995)

Singles

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Education
Shaker Heights High School
Also known as
Sean Edward Levert

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sean Levert?

American musician (1968–2008)

When was Sean Levert born?

Sean Levert was born on 28 September 1968 in Cleveland.

When did Sean Levert die?

Sean Levert died on 30 March 2008 in Cleveland.

What was Sean Levert's occupation?

Sean Levert was a musician, singer and singing.

What nationality was Sean Levert?

Sean Levert was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sean Levert

· Wikidata: Q2262218

· DBpedia: Sean Levert

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