The drugs in his bloodstream included the narcotic pain relievers Vicodin, Percocet, and Darvocet, along with anxiety medication Xanax and two over-the-counter antihistamines. The autopsy also revealed that Levert had pneumonia. The official cause of death was acute intoxication, and the death was ruled accidental. Gerald Levert was only 40 years old. Gerald left behind 3 children, LeMicah, Camryn, and Carlysia, Carlysia, an aspiring singer.**
Shortly before his death, Levert completed work on what would be his final album, “In My Songs”. The album was released on February 13, 2007. It was nominated Best Traditional R&B Performance, and it won a Grammy. It was Gerald’s best song ever. Gerald Levert was passionate in his music. He was a music genius. He deserved accolades before his death for he is now a legend in his own time. Now it can hold true to the words Gerald used to say when he was a boy. “I’m Big! I’M Big, I’m Really Big"
* http://straightfromthea.com/2012/08/22/gerald-levert-unsung-episode-full-video/#ixzz2rFQg7qrg
**http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Levert