Obituary of Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross

Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (born April 20, 1951 in New York City, New York) was a singer-songwriter and music producer who was best known for his sweet and soulful vocals. Luther died on July 1, 2005 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died quite young at age 54.

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Luther Vandross Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Vandross, Luther
Common Name: Luther Vandross
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: April 20, 1951
Age: 54 (at death)
Occupations:
- Singer-Songwriter
- Music Producer

Net Worth: $40 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Newman's Own Dressing
Favorite Color: Mint Green
Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
Favorite Actor: Karen Gillan

Luther's Family Tree

Birth Name: Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr.
Father: Luther Vandross Sr.
Mother: Mary Ida Vandross
Brother(s):

Charles Anthony Vandross

Sister(s):

Ann D. Sanders
Patricia Vandross

Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: July 01 2005 at age 54
Place: Edison, New Jersey, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Funeral Arrangements: Held at Riverside Church in New York City on July 8, 2005
Interment: Buried at the George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, New Jersey

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter Music Producer American Born on April 20th Born in 1951 Born in New York Died in 2005 Died at age 54 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"It was the women [Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, The Supremes] who drove me to the stereo. Men feel they have something to prove. They don't trust their automatic pilot chops. Females do. They go on deeper dramatic trips, take more chances. Put it out there with greater flair." (IMDB)

"Luther Vandross was a popular black soul singer and songwriter who passed away at the age of 50 after a long and successful career. (V)"

"Luther Vandross' legacy continues to live on as his timeless music and soulful voice continue to inspire and touch the hearts of countless fans, cementing him as a legend in the world of music. (V)"

"Luther Vandross had a successful career as a singer and songwriter, with four Grammy Awards and numerous hit songs, but sadly passed away at the age of 54 due to complications from a stroke. (V)"

Is Mr. Luther Vandross still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.