Luther-Vandross-Obituary

Luther Vandross

Obituary

NEW YORK (AP) - Grammy winner Luther Vandross, whose deep, lush voice on such hits as "Here and Now" and "Any Love" sold more than 25 million albums while providing the romantic backdrop for millions of couples worldwide, died Friday. He was 54.

Vandross died at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison, N.J., said hospital spokesman Rob Cavanaugh. He did not release the cause of death.

Since suffering a stroke in his Manhattan home on April 16, 2003, the R&B crooner stopped making public appearances — but amazingly managed to continue his recording career. In 2004, he captured four Grammys as a sentimental favorite, including best song for the bittersweet "Dance With My Father."
Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press




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Thinking of you today and listening to your music that never leaves my heart

I just wash a special on you and remembering it's over 18 years since you're gone but your music will always live on one of your greatest fans Jane

LVD
Another song I like that is a gem is the power of love. Good instrumentation combined with your voice, it is pleasing to music fans. Good clean music has a positive effect on people like that song does.
King David as a lad played the harp to calm King Solomon down in the Old Testament in the Holy Bible KJV.
Elvis, the King of Rock n Roll and you, LVD had orchestra’s mixed in with the band and backup singers and it all added to both of your shows/concerts. That made it...

Luther and his music are very dear to me and my family and memory's of sing along road trips and the 'power of Love'! Thank you Luther you are missed.

You will truly be missed such a amazing talented soul

Luther Vandross oh my god you were taken too soon. In life we all have joy, sadness, love and heartbreak many of us experience them all me included. I just wanted to say thank you so very very much for helping me through mine. Your voice is truly in a league of its own by a country mile. Your songs and how you deliver them provide people with hope, courage and enjoyment second to none. I had the honour of seeing you 3 times live and you blew my mind with your talent it is such a tradegy you...

Luther there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you and your beautiful voice that soothed me so many times. I still play your music when I need to calm down or just want to relax. Your music reminds me of that old Calgon commercial when the lady says Calgon take me away. Well, I play your music and I say "Luther take me away" and the minute I hear your voice a sense of calmness comes over me! I will treasure my memories of attending all of your concerts whenever you...

Mr. Vandross
My favorite song by you is here and now which is a great song ! Your voice and stage act was smooth and graceful and the fans marveled at your voice. Thank you for your Great music and singing ! You and Elvis Presley
(another Great music singer) were way ahead of your time in regarding your two piece suits. Elvis wore a two piece white suit with blue and silver trim on the shoulders in a benefit concert (In 1975) that he gave to/for the state of Mississippi to raise...

Listening to your beautiful and soulful voice today while cleaning.
You're now with the angels in heaven.
Thank you for sharing You're God given talent with all of us❤
With love, G