Coroner: Gerald Levert Died From Lethal Combination Of Medication

POSTED: 4:33 pm EST February 9, 2007
UPDATED: 4:57 pm EST February 9, 2007

CLEVELAND -- The Geauga County coroner said Friday that local R&B star Gerald Levert's death was a result of a terrible accident.

The coroner confirmed to NewsChannel5 that the Levert's death was caused by a lethal combination of over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

Levert's death has now officially been ruled an accident. In a seven-page report released to NewsChannel5, the coroner said that a deadly mixture of drugs 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 Levert was also taking antihistamines.

Chartran said the combination of six different drugs proved to be fatal.

"It's not clear when these were taken, we're not sure if they were taken all at once or over the course of a day. But the levels were high enough and there was acute intoxication, which likely stopped him from breathing," Chartran said.

The autopsy was conducted by the Cuyahoga County coroner's office, but because Levert died at his Geauga County home, it was up to the Geauga County coroner to issue the report.

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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Sad. It just doesn't seem real. You are just so used to seeing gerald
resurface every year as a solo artist, with his dad,lsg, or on tour.
RIP-Gerald True soldier for soul music.

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Gerald Levert did not die of heart attack...

but of an accidently mix of painkillers...I knew he was way too young to die from a heart-attack

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lonelygurl8305 said:
but of an accidently mix of painkillers...I knew he was way too young to die from a heart-attack

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Coroner: Gerald Levert Died From Combination Of Medications

February 9, 2007

CLEVELAND -- The Geauga County coroner said Friday that local R&B star Gerald Levert's death was a result of a terrible accident.

The coroner confirmed to NewsChannel5 that Levert's death was caused by a combination of over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

Levert's death has now officially been ruled an accident. In a seven-page report released to NewsChannel5, the coroner said that a deadly mixture of drugs 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 Levert was also taking antihistamines.

Chartran said the combination of six different drugs proved to be fatal.

"It's not clear when these were taken. We're not sure if they were taken all at once or over the course of a day. But the levels were high enough and there was acute intoxication, which likely stopped him from breathing," Chartran said.

The autopsy was conducted by the Cuyahoga County coroner's office, but because Levert died at his Geauga County home it was up to the Geauga County coroner to issue the report.

Levert was 40 years old.

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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Coroner: Gerald Levert Died From Combination Of Medications

POSTED: 4:33 pm EST February 9, 2007
UPDATED: 6:24 pm EST February 9, 2007

CLEVELAND -- The Geauga County coroner said Friday that local R&B star Gerald Levert's death was a result of a terrible accident.

The coroner confirmed to NewsChannel5 that Levert's death was caused by a combination of over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

Levert's death has now officially been ruled an accident. In a seven-page report released to NewsChannel5, the coroner said that a deadly mixture of drugs 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 Levert was also taking antihistamines.

Chartran said the combination of six different drugs proved to be fatal.

"It's not clear when these were taken. We're not sure if they were taken all at once or over the course of a day. But the levels were high enough and there was acute intoxication, which likely stopped him from breathing," Chartran said.

The autopsy was conducted by the Cuyahoga County coroner's office, but because Levert died at his Geauga County home it was up to the Geauga County coroner to issue the report.

Levert was 40 years old.

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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its really a shame that folks seem to think that prescription drugs aren't as dangerous as recreational drugs. you start cocktailing that stuff and your playing with fire.

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You know that has to be really heart breaking for his family and friends to know that his death could've been prevented. Oh, man 6 pills of one drug is dangerous, but a combo of them?

AnckSuNamun said:

Yeah,this is really sad

WOW...interesting. People, including myself, were quick to attribute his death to his weight, since they said heart attack.

banks said:

exactly.

missfee said:

Co-sign.

Interesting points on Tom Joyner show, Listen:


http://players.eonstreams...UEREID.wma

Speaking as a pharmacy tech and a paralegal, people have to be more careful of what they consider is "safe" medicine. All drugs both legal and illegal are POISON. Prescription and otc drugs should only be taken as directed and when the pros outweigh the cons.

Truly sad I miss the R&B teddy bear.

So tragic!