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The family of Sean LeVert, who passed away on Sunday, is demanding an FBI inquiry into the jailed singer's death; they claim that LeVert had never suffered an "outburst" similar to the one on Sunday where prison guards were reportedly forced to restrain him. [Yahoo via AP/Photo: AP]

R.I.P. Sean LeVert Sean LeVert, the brother of the late Gerald LeVert and the son of O'Jays lead singer Eddie LeVert, passed away after being transported from the Cuyahoga County Jail to a Cleveland-area hospital last night, according to reports. LeVert, who was a member of the R & B group that shared his last name and had the crossover hit "Casanova," was apparently in jail because he owed about $80,000 in child support. He was 39. [WKYC.com / Photo: AP]

We Guess This Means His Ashes Aren't In An Urn Somewhere Well, it could have been worse: The headline writer could have pointed out his "Push Th' Little Daisies" cover. Levert Returns To Roots On Posthumous Album [Billboard]

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Gerald LeVert Pop, Pop, Pops His Way Into Heaven

R & B singer Gerald LeVert, who also performed with LeVert and LSG, has passed away after a heart attack, according to reports. The 40-year-old LeVert, the son of O'Jays lead singer Eddie LeVert, was in the midst of shooting a reality show where he was in a weight-loss program with 12 of his female fans. LeVert's back catalog is filled with gems like "Pop Pop Pop," but our favorite is the laid-back "Casanova," which we've included below. More »