NEW YORK (AP) - Grammy award-winner Luther Vandross, whose deep, lush voice on such hits as Here and Now and Any Love sold more than 25 million albums while providing the romantic backdrop for millions of couples worldwide, died yesterday.
He was 54.
Vandross died at John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison, N.J. No cause of death was given.
Since suffering a stroke in his Manhattan home 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 favourite, including best song for the bittersweet Dance With My Father.
The lifelong bachelor never had any children but doted on his nieces and nephews.
Picked by Mr. 50s.