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Ryan bravely battled lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that significantly affected her organs. Her Instagram bio highlighted her journey: \u201c22yrs.\ud83e\udd8b my dad is @eddielevertsr Lupus fighter\ud83d\udc9c\u201d According to family friend Sarah Lyn Murphy, Ryan had recently expressed her desire to raise awareness about lupus. \u201cRyan 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 wrote in a Facebook tribute.\n

Sarah also shared insight into the struggles Ryan endured, stating, \u201cRyan\u2019s lupus had attacked her organs, and she was suffering, but now the young Queen is at peace.\u201d\n

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This loss is especially poignant for Eddie, who has already endured the heartbreaking deaths of his two eldest sons, Gerald and Sean Levert. Gerald, a celebrated R&B artist known for his soulful voice, passed away in 2006 at age 40 due to an accidental overdose of prescription medication. Just 16 months later, in 2008, Sean died at 39 following a medical emergency while in jail. The compounded grief has deeply affected Eddie over the years.\n
Reflecting on his losses in a 2011 interview, Eddie shared his struggle to find meaning. \u201cI wish I could tell you that I had a sense of why, but I don\u2019t,\u201d he said, candidly admitting how hard it was to navigate the pain. Despite his anguish, he focused on being present for his grandchildren, saying, \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\n
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Ryan\u2019s vibrant spirit brought joy to her family, particularly through her work on The Levert Opinion, a podcast she co-hosted with her father Eddie, her mother Raquel, and her nephew LeMicah. Just weeks before her passing, Ryan and Eddie recorded a joyful episode together, their warmth and humor shining through.\n
Ryan often shared her appreciation for her family, especially her mother, Raquel. On Mother\u2019s Day 2020, she posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, writing, \u201cHappy Mother\u2019s Day to the most amazing person. I know without her I wouldn\u2019t know most of my family\u2026 she is the glue that holds us all together.\u201d\n
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Ryan\u2019s untimely death marks another profound loss for Eddie Levert and his family. As they navigate this heartbreaking chapter, they carry forward the cherished memories of Ryan, Gerald, and Sean. Through unimaginable grief, Eddie continues to exemplify resilience and love, holding onto the legacy and spirit of his children.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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