Luther Ronzoni Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums.
Vandross first hit was entitled "This Close to You" in 1977. And from then on, he released so many songs that inspired people not only in America but the rest of the world. His songs are more of a R&B and Soul.
Vandross had diabetes, a disease that ran in his family, as well as hypertension. On April 16, 2003, just four days before his 52nd birthday, Vandross suffered a stroke in his home in Manhattan.
He appeared briefly on videotape at the 2004 Grammys to accept his Song of the Year award, where he said, "Whenever I say goodbye it's never for long because I believe in the power of love". Other than an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, he was never seen in public again. Vandross died on July 1, 2005 at John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey at the age of 54. The cause of his death was never publicly released.
His funeral was in New York City on July 8, 2005.[12] After two days of viewing, Vandross was laid to rest in George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, New Jersey.
The Songs Of Luther Vandross
Don't You Remember
This Time I'm Right
Dance With My Father Again
A House Is Not A Home
I'd Rather
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