{"id":52,"date":"2024-12-24T21:41:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T21:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memories40s.online\/?p=52"},"modified":"2024-12-24T21:41:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T21:41:50","slug":"the-ojays-singer-eddie-leverts-daughter-passes-away-at-22-detailsprnews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memories40s.online\/?p=52","title":{"rendered":"The O\u2019Jays Singer Eddie Levert\u2019s Daughter Passes Away at 22 \u2013 Details\u200bPRNEWS"},"content":{"rendered":"

The festive season has turned sorrowful for the legendary frontman of The O\u2019Jays, who is mourning a profound personal tragedy.<\/p>\n

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Eddie Levert, the iconic lead singer of The O\u2019Jays and an enduring figure in R&B music, is facing an unimaginable loss. His youngest child, Ryan Levert, has tragically passed away at the age of 22, leaving her family and loved ones heartbroken during the holiday season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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On Tuesday, December 24, The O\u2019Jays shared the somber news in a heartfelt Facebook post. The message\u00a0read,<\/a>\u00a0\u201cWe are devastated over the heartbreaking passing of Ryan Levert. An angel among us, who has returned to heaven. Please respect the family\u2019s need for privacy right now and hold them in your prayers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The news was further amplified by an Instagram post from Ryan\u2019s nephew, LeMicah Levert, who shared his sorrow. Accompanying a series of photos depicting moments shared with Ryan, he\u00a0wrote,<\/a>\u00a0\u201cWhenever you didn\u2019t answer the phone I knew something was wrong and now I\u2019m going to have that feeling forever. I love you @missryanlevert! I wasn\u2019t prepared for this.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The moving tribute highlighted the bond he shared with Ryan, offering a glimpse into the depth of their connection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ryan, who courageously battled lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, shared her journey with the illness in her\u00a0Instagram bio,<\/a>\u00a0\u201c22yrs.\"\ud83e\udd8b\" my dad is @eddielevertsr Lupus fighter\"\ud83d\udc9c\".\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ryan Levert, Eddie Levert, and Raquel Levert on November 16, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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According to a Facebook post by Sarah Lyn Murphy, a family friend, Ryan had plans to raise awareness about her condition before her passing. \u201cThe irony is that Ryan was just saying she wanted to start doing more posts about her journey with lupus. I applauded her courage because my mom suffered with lupus too,\u201d Sarah Lyn\u00a0wrote.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ryan Levert in a photo dated January 2, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/missryanlevert<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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She further\u00a0explained<\/a>\u00a0that Ryan\u2019s condition had significantly impacted her organs, \u201cRyan\u2019s lupus had attacked her organs, and she was suffering, but now the young Queen is at peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ryan Levert with her mom Rachel Levert in a photo dated May 10, 2022 | Source: Instagram\/missryanlevert<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The news is especially devastating for Eddie, who has endured the loss of three children. Born on June 16, 1942, in Bessemer, Alabama, Eddie has built a rich\u00a0legacy through music,<\/a>\u00a0acting, and now, with his family podcast,\u00a0The Levert Opinion.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Co-hosted by Ryan, along with her mother Raquel, and nephew LeMicah, the podcast showcased the family\u2019s close bond and ability to tackle topics with warmth and humor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Just two weeks before her death, Eddie and Ryan recorded a joyful episode together. A clip from their\u00a0December 11 episode,<\/a>\u00a0shared on Eddie\u2019s Instagram, showed the father-daughter duo laughing and enjoying each other\u2019s company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ryan often expressed her gratitude for her mother, Raquel, in heartfelt ways. On Mother\u2019s Day 2020, she\u00a0posted<\/a>\u00a0a touching message on Instagram, \u201cHappy Mother\u2019s Day to the most amazing person. I know without her I wouldn\u2019t know most of my family\u2026she is the glue that holds us all together.\u201d The post included a collage of photos celebrating their deep bond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sarah Lyn\u2019s Facebook post highlighted the challenges of lupus and the courage Ryan exhibited. \u201cLupus is a painful, oftentimes misdiagnosed autoimmune disorder. Doctors tell patients that their suffering is in their minds more often than not,\u201d she\u00a0wrote,<\/a>\u00a0urging for greater awareness of the disease.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ryan\u2019s untimely passing has reopened wounds for the legendary singer, who has already endured the loss of his two eldest sons, Gerald and Sean, both of whom passed away in their prime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Eddie Levert on August 31, 2024, in Inglewood, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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On November 10, 2006, Eddie\u2019s eldest son, Gerald Levert, a celebrated R&B singer known for his soulful voice and romantic ballads,\u00a0died at 40.<\/a>\u00a0Gerald\u2019s passing occurred at his Cleveland, Ohio, home, as confirmed by his record label, Atlantic Records. Just over a year later, the Levert family was struck by another tragedy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gerald Levert and Eddie Levert in New York, circa November 2002 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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On March 30, 2008, Eddie\u2019s second son, Sean Levert, died at 39\u00a0following a medical emergency<\/a>\u00a0in jail. Sean had been detained for failing to pay child support. The autopsy was inconclusive, but authorities ruled out foul play.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The compounded loss has profoundly affected Eddie over the years. Speaking candidly in a 2011 interview, he reflected on the emotional toll of losing his sons. \u201cI wish I could tell you that I had a sense of why, but I don\u2019t,\u201d Eddie\u00a0said.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Eddie Levert on August 05, 2023, in Stockbridge, Georgia | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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With Father\u2019s Day approaching at the time, he shared his resolve to focus on his grandchildren while grappling with lingering questions. \u201cWas it something I did? Maybe that\u2019s why I\u2019ve made so many changes in my life\u2014to better myself,\u201d he\u00a0expressed.<\/a>\u00a0Eddie\u2019s voice cracked as he added, \u201cI really miss them. It\u2019s just hard. But I can\u2019t get caught up in the fact that it wasn\u2019t supposed to be like this, because it happened.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Eddie Levert in Los Angeles, circa December 2001 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The untimely passing of Ryan Levert marks another devastating chapter for Eddie Levert and his family. Despite the overwhelming losses he has endured, Eddie continues to demonstrate resilience and love, focusing on the family and legacy that remains. Ryan\u2019s vibrant spirit, alongside the cherished memories of Gerald and Sean, will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved them.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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