Luther Vandross

[Fierce Critter]

NEW YORK (AP) - Grammy 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 Friday. He was 54.

Vandross died at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison, N.J., said hospital spokesman Rob Cavanaugh. He 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."

[Homicidalheathen]

My freind Dee was upset and shocked about this today, but she is old school R&B and Rap all the way.

[Brenda Starrr]

I just saw this. Very Sad. The ladies loved Luther.

[ManicQueen]

I know I did.

[gothicmom]

So sad. I love his voice and music. Always and Forever....