Gerald Levert’s Death Ruled An Accident
Date: 02/12/07 | By Singersroom Staff Writer
Filed under: R&B News, Gerald Levert
The Geauga County coroner said Friday (Oct. 9) that R&B star Gerald Levert's death was a result of an accident. In the report, the coroner confirmed that the Levert's death was caused by a combination of over-the-counter and prescription drugs, which was found in his system.
The coroner said the drugs included powerful painkillers such as Vicodin and Percocet, and the antidepressants Valium and Xanax were also present in his bloodstream.
Coroner Kevin Chartran said that Levert was also suffering from pneumonia at the time of his death in November, which was why he was also taking antihistamines.
Levert's family released the following statement regarding the coroner's report:
"Gerald had several health issues including recovering from a severed Achilles tendon and lingering shoulder pain, among other things, that required him to take prescribed pain medications. We had no idea that this would be the cause of his death. Unfortunately, we can't turn back the hands of time, for if we could, he may still be with us today. We accept what has been reported and thank all of Gerald's family, friends and fans for their continual outpouring of love for our loss."
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I for one am probally one of geralds greatest fans. His music has so much meaning, and thought behind it. Gerald opened my herat to experience life and love throught his music. His songs made me ant to be the person he was singing about in some mans life. Gerald you are loved and truely missed by me, and as for your music it stills lives on. The old as well as the new. The song " In my songs" lord.. I think it was written straight from the heart of a man.. a real man who expresses himself throught beautiful words. What more can a woman want. I Love You Gerald.. To his children. I pray for you, I know what it is like to lose a father. Be strong and remember that tomorrow brings another day. It will never get better but it will become barable.. Much love and strenght.
I love your son!!! he was such a gentlement Ialways brought his music and love going to his concert. he will always live on in my heart.I miss him soooooo much.I love the whole levert family. you all are in my prayers. and My heart ache for him.He will always live on in our hearts. only GOD knows what next.it is time to pray always LOVE JOHNNIE in Mesquite, TX
We miss him sooooooooo bad. Beautiful voice with so much meaning and feeling.