RIP Luther Vandross

BottleofRum · Post by **BottleofRum** » July 1, 2005 6:25 pm

Just saw it on CNN.com

Legendary R&B artist Luther Vandross has died, CNN has confirmed.

Zuke · Post by **Zuke** » July 1, 2005 6:35 pm

Just saw it cross the newswires here at work, very sad news.

PHAW Webmistress · Post by **PHAW Webmistress** » July 1, 2005 6:50 pm

Post by **SMLCHNG** » July 1, 2005 6:53 pm

One of the silkiest voices, ever.

Luther Vandross Dies at 54
Friday, July 01, 2005

NEW YORK — Grammy award winner Luther Vandross (search), whose deep, lush voice on hits like "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 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."

Brown Eyed Girl · Post by **Brown Eyed Girl** » July 1, 2005 6:55 pm

No way!!!

Sail on, Luther. Your music was a gift that will last forever.

tequilatom · Post by **tequilatom** » July 1, 2005 6:58 pm

Sail on Luther.

DeactiveCarib · Post by **DeactiveCarib** » July 1, 2005 7:04 pm

Sail on, Luther. We will all miss you.

one of the greatest voices of all time

May you dance with your father in heaven

sonofabeach · Post by **sonofabeach** » July 1, 2005 7:47 pm

Sail on Luther..................
My wife and I love his music.
His cds were in heavy rotation way back when we were dating and I've followed his career ever since.
"Dance with My Father" is a great album and "Here And Now is probably my favorite Luther song follow by "There's Nothing Better Than Love".
His voice was "so amazing"

Dally · Post by **Dally** » July 1, 2005 7:49 pm

Sail on, Luther.......

You will be greatly missed.

BilltheLizard · Post by **BilltheLizard** » July 1, 2005 7:59 pm

Sail on Luther.

You will truly be missed.

pbans · Post by **pbans** » July 1, 2005 8:18 pm

So sad.....
Luther was an amazing talent and seemed like a truly nice person....
Sail on, Luther....

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » July 1, 2005 8:18 pm

Sail on, Luther...

jimolliemom · Post by **jimolliemom** » July 1, 2005 8:28 pm

I worked with a woman who was as wild about Luther as I am about Jimmy. So sad...wonder how and why??? Another loss for us, another gain for the angels.

UAHparrothead · Post by **UAHparrothead** » July 1, 2005 8:43 pm

Sail on Luther, you're sweet voice will be missed

captainjoe · Post by **captainjoe** » July 1, 2005 9:52 pm

This is sad news!

The two songs that I like the best "Can I take you out tonight" and his holiday song, "Mistle Toe Jam"

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » July 1, 2005 9:55 pm

Sail On Luther

You Helped Men everywhere...

HsvParrothead · Post by **HsvParrothead** » July 1, 2005 10:04 pm

SAIL ON LUTHER V

springparrot · Post by **springparrot** » July 1, 2005 10:21 pm

I just read about him

Sail on Luther....

East Texas Parrothead · Post by **East Texas Parrothead** » July 1, 2005 10:23 pm

Oh, man. His voice was sooo soft and sweet and it was made for loving.

Sail on, Luther. Sweet, sweet man.

habourgirl · Post by **habourgirl** » July 1, 2005 10:28 pm

Sail on Luther...

He had such a soothing voice...