July 1, 200521 yr 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. http://insider.tv.yahoo.com/news/insdr20050701t144600002625/
July 2, 200521 yr man that s*** actually hurt me when i saw it on the news, he was one of the greatest ever.
July 2, 200521 yr He had a severe stroke in 2003 and was in a coma for a few months. He never really recovered.
July 2, 200521 yr One of my favorite artists. Had a special talent for the perfect song for that difficult situation. Dance With My Father Again was probably the best example.
July 2, 200521 yr Sorry that he passed away so young, but he must have never recovered from the stroke. RIP.
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