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(CNN)   Luther Vandross has passed out of the here and now   (cnn.com) divider line 125
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czmilosz
2005-07-01 06:13:21 PM
First the Fat Boys break up.

And now this.
 
m0ppy
2005-07-01 06:15:29 PM
c'mon submitter. that was unnecessary.
lame attempt at getting greenlighted. *shakes his head*
 
MikeyFrigginK
2005-07-01 06:16:28 PM
m0ppy:

c'mon submitter. that was unnecessary.
lame attempt at getting greenlighted. *shakes his head*

Actually he did die.

*shakes head*
 
ChadManMn
2005-07-01 06:20:05 PM
How old was he?
 
Abudiwa
2005-07-01 06:21:10 PM
55.

is there any other links?
 
MikeyFrigginK
2005-07-01 06:21:21 PM
From allaccess.com

Velvet-voiced R&B crooner LUTHER VANDROSS, who had been in failing health for several years now, has finally passed. Details are sketchy, but ALL ACCESS sources tell us the end was not unexpected. Final funeral arrangements and details are pending.
 
Abudiwa
2005-07-01 06:22:36 PM
 
icedcornholio
2005-07-01 06:22:53 PM
well the link you have goes to his site, which makes no mention of his death. Google News has no mention of it either. Have a valid link by any chance?
 
icedcornholio
2005-07-01 06:24:18 PM
oops, just missed the allaccess.com post. Sorry!
 
Cerie [TotalFark]
2005-07-01 06:24:32 PM
He died
From CNN. com breaking news:

Legendary R&B artist Luther Vandross has died, CNN has confirmed. Details to come.

RIP Luther you were awesome!
 
exick [TotalFark]
2005-07-01 06:24:45 PM
I haven't found anything on it as of yet.
 
albo
2005-07-01 06:25:32 PM
he had a helluva voice for seduction
 
Abudiwa
2005-07-01 06:26:28 PM
damn first HST. then Mitch Hedberg. now this.
 
bikerdiva
2005-07-01 06:26:36 PM
"House is not a Home" -- it still makes me cry to listen to it.
 
Edsel
2005-07-01 06:26:46 PM
Wouldn't be that surprising, after the huge stroke that he had last year.

Sad if it's true.
 
exick [TotalFark]
2005-07-01 06:27:24 PM
Are we prepared for the flood of Newsflashes?
 
Norb
2005-07-01 06:27:31 PM
Cerie: Legendary R&B artist Luther Vandross has died, CNN has confirmed. Details to come.

Well.......crap.
 
Raven77
2005-07-01 06:27:34 PM
Yeah, it's on the cnn.com main page now. That's sad, he was an amazing talent.
 
veruca
2005-07-01 06:30:04 PM
How truly sad. He had such a beautiful voice, and 55 seems pretty young to go.
 
Snood
2005-07-01 06:30:27 PM
Wow.

Wasn't really my type of music, but I can appreciate his talent. And he'll always have a place in my heart since "Here and Now" was sung at my mom's wedding to my stepfather.

Very sad. :(
 
Cerie [TotalFark]
2005-07-01 06:31:01 PM
I was just listening one of CD's the other day.
He was a favorite of mine. His last CD was really
great.
 
symphonik
2005-07-01 06:31:22 PM
damn first HST. then Mitch Hedberg. now this.

They say greats die in threes. In this case, all entertainers in some fashion.
 
Laryana
2005-07-01 06:42:11 PM
RIP Luther - you made some great music. I was especially touched by "Dance with my father" it always makes me cry. I hope you are at peace.
 
Ku_No_Ichi [TotalFark]
2005-07-01 07:01:52 PM
NO!!
 
soupnyc807
2005-07-01 08:19:01 PM
Minor correction: He was 54.

Still young.

He's Dancing with his Father Again.
 
Rosalea
2005-07-01 08:19:09 PM
That is so sad. Good musicians should not be allowed to die.
 
ChocolateCoveredBacon
2005-07-01 08:21:01 PM
First headline that popped into mind:

[SAD] "Luther dances with his father again."

RIP Luther
 
Bobbylishus
2005-07-01 08:21:27 PM
Laryana:

RIP Luther - you made some great music. I was especially touched by "Dance with my father" it always makes me cry. I hope you are at peace.


/what Laryana said
 
castufari
2005-07-01 08:22:21 PM
That is so sad. Good musicians should not be allowed to die.

But crappy ones (listening, Britney, et al) will live forever.
 
sirrerun
2005-07-01 08:22:55 PM
Luther helped me lose my virginity.


//lots of times
 
Armacham
2005-07-01 08:23:01 PM
Way too young..
 
soupnyc807
2005-07-01 08:24:05 PM
Imagine the concerts the Afterlife will be able to have with these two:



You don't get better music than a Barry and Luther duet.
 
HeatherAngelic
2005-07-01 08:24:11 PM
Devastating. What a beautiful, beautiful voice.

I fell in love to "Here and Now;" I let love go listening to "Don't you remember you told me you loved me, baby." My love life's soundtrack is filled with his songs.

One of the most unique voices of his generation. He will be sorely missed.
 
Driver
2005-07-01 08:24:19 PM
So sad to hear this news.
Luther V. was a great talent and had a wonderful voice.
My favorite song of his is "Power of Love/Love Power" - everytime I hear it, I have to sing along.
 
Tax_Burden
2005-07-01 08:26:14 PM
Godspeed Luther, you will be missed
 
SeekerRex
2005-07-01 08:26:17 PM
Now who will help Jim Nantz celebrate the NCAA Men's Basketball champions :(
 
sloughtown4ever
2005-07-01 08:27:30 PM
r.i.p.
 
JerseyTim [TotalFark]
2005-07-01 08:27:33 PM
God bless. He'll always be remembered for his amazing invention. A true .
 
PfizerX
2005-07-01 08:29:26 PM
That friggin' sucks. :(
 
wldncrzy14
2005-07-01 08:31:29 PM
Someone on Fark once said this about Barry White after his death and I'm sure it applies to Luther as well:

"He's the reason many of us are here today"
 
Digitalstrange
2005-07-01 08:31:40 PM
RIP man, hellva voice.
 
SilentStrider [TotalFark]
2005-07-01 08:33:00 PM
Man, that's sad.
 
Thorny4Pie
2005-07-01 08:33:31 PM
RIP big guy.. now you croon for those lost souls in heaven.
 
MC Magic Cracker
2005-07-01 08:38:09 PM
ChocolateCoveredBacon: [SAD] "Luther dances with his father again."

That's the one I hoped would get the greenlight.
 
rahree
2005-07-01 08:40:13 PM
Rest in Peace, Luther. A unique musical influence.
 
Can 'O' Soup
2005-07-01 08:40:52 PM
Screamingredmenace
I hope you aren't saying that if they haven't listened to his music in 6 months they don't really care. As someone said before, he just may be the reason some of us exist.
 
jonj1980
2005-07-01 08:42:15 PM
actually, i preferred luther whatsisname from 2live crew. he had a way with words.
 
bdbthinker
2005-07-01 08:43:29 PM
RIP
 
pvd021
2005-07-01 08:43:57 PM
What a sad day in lovers lane. He was definitely all class and talent. Helped many of us set the mood many a times. We all owe this man big.
 
buntz
2005-07-01 08:44:02 PM
Wow, first Jamie Farr...now Luther!

Rest in peace Klinger
 
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