Confirmed: Luther Vandross Dead. Rest in peace.

[Josh]

Read this on another forum. Sorry if its been posted, I searched "vandross" and "luther".

R&B Singer Luther Vandross Dies


"The Insider" has confirmed that R&B legend LUTHER VANDROSS passed away Friday at the age of 54. Sources tell "The Insider" that Vandross' death was unexpected, and that a memorial service is planned in New York sometime next week. The singer sold over 25 million records during a long and successful career that began in the 1970s. In 1981, he released his debut album, Never Too Much, and went on to become one of the most popular musicians of the 1980s, cranking out lasting hits like "Here and Now" and "The Best Things in Life Are Free." Vandross hit the top of the charts again in the '90s with a duet with MARIAH CAREY of "Endless Love." His soulful pop crooning went on to inspire artists like USHER and ALICIA KEYS, as well as "American Idol" and record labelmate RUBEN STUDDARD. Sources also report that a tribute album for Vandross is in the works.

 

[DainBramaged]

Do you have a link?

 

[Pacfanweb]

Yep, he's dead Link

 

[TechHead87]

BREAKING NEWS
MSNBC News Services
Updated: 6:43 p.m. ET July 1, 2005
Grammy-winning singer Luther Vandross died Friday at age 54. Vandross' deep, lush voice on hits like "Here and Now" and "Any Love" sold more than 25 million albums and provided a romantic backdrop for millions of couples worldwide.

Vandross died at 1:47 p.m. at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison, N.J., said hospital spokesman Rob Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh 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.?

After the stroke, he was forced to spend several weeks in a hospital before he transferred to a rehabilitation facility. And despite being nominated for five awards for ?Dance With My Father,? and ultimately winning four, his condition left him unable to attend the 2004 Grammies.

Released in 2003, ?Dance With My Father? became the fast-selling album of Vandross' career, selling some two million copies.

This is a breaking story. Check back soon for additional details.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8436258/

 

[hdeck]

 

[Willoughbyva]

Yeah it apears that it is true.

 

[anxi80]

yes he has. r.i.p. luther.

/puts on 'if this world were mine'

 

[PanzerIV]

Another great gone forever.

 

[Twista]

=( ya i was about to post.

Hes gone =( stroke.

# Luther Vandross dead at 54 CNN.com - 2 minutes ago# Luther Vandross dead at 54 CNN.com - 2 minutes ago

 

[Zanix]

Damn. I'll have to put on my luther van dross when I'm with my lady tonight.

Although I'd do that anyway...

 

[Systxm]

To quote Darth Vader, "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!"

 

[Darkstar757]

so sad LUFER WE WILL MISS YOU!!

 

[Muadib]

Thanks for the music Luther.

 

[jpeyton]

R.I.P.

This man has done more to help guys get laid that any other singer in history.

 

[Otaking]

OMG! I grew up with his music, and I'm gonna miss it. Thanks, Luther

 

[Twista]

Originally posted by: jpeyton
R.I.P.

This man has done more to help guys get laid that any other singer in history.

:thumbsup:

 

[NFS4]

Luther was the man

 

[eplebnista]

 

[Sheepathon]

Aladdin soundtrack :heart:

 

[angrycomputer]

That was like 3 days ago

 

[Aquaman]

RIP Big Man

Condolensces,
Aquaman

 

[Goosemaster]

damn