Obituary of Luther Vandross

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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:

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

    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-SongwriterMusic 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)"

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Luther Vandross on Wikipedia.org
Luther Vandross at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-01-19 08:43:05
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