Family and friends are terribly sadden by the sudden death of Sean Levert Sunday night while serving a jail sentence in Ohio. The cause of death has yet to be determined and toxicology reports may take up to six weeks.

“There are no words that can express what we are feeling today.  There is no song that can capture the loss that we have in our hearts,” read a statement released Monday by the Levert family.  “But we are humbly overwhelmed by the generous outpouring of love, condolences and support from the many friends, fans and admirers of our son Sean.  At this very difficult time, we thank you for your prayers and hope you will understand our need for privacy.”

Sean Levert’s older brother died in November of 2006 at age 40. Sean, similar to Gerald, reportedly suffered from high blood pressure.

Funeral arrangements have not been determined at this time, the family said in its statement Monday.

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