Luther Vandross Birthday, Real Name, Age, Weight, Height, Family, Facts, Death Cause, Contact Details, Girlfriend(s), Bio & More
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
REAL NAME
Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr.
BIRTHDAY
BORN ON DAY
Friday
BIRTHPLACE
New York City, New York, United States.
DIED AT AGE
54 Years 2 Months 11 Days
DEATHDATE
July 1, 2005
DEATHPLACE
Edison, New Jersey, United States
CAUSE OF DEATH
Heart attack
NATIONALITY
PROFESSION
ZODIAC
TAURUS
ALSO NOTED FOR
Songwriter, Record Producer
FEATURES
Dark brown eye and black hair
Physical Stats
CHEST
N/A
BICEPS
N/A
WAIST
N/A
HEIGHT
6'2''(feet & inches)
1.8796 meters
187.96 cm
WEIGHT
148 kg
325.6 lbs
Luther Vandross Family Members
Parents
MOTHER
Mary Ida Vandross
FATHER
Luther Vandross, Sr.
BROTHER(S) NAME
SISTER(S) NAME
CHILDHOOD IMAGE
Fame & Address
SIGNATURE
DEBUT
The Glow of Love (1980), Never Too Much (1981 Solo album)
FAMOUS FROM/AS
Never Too Much, Here and Now, Any Love
ADDRESS
Edison, New Jersey, United States
www.facebook.com/luthervandross
Official Website
www.luthervandross.com
Education, Net Worth & More
SCHOOLING FROM
William Howard Taft High School
QUALIFICATION
Graduated
NET WORTH
$30 Million
More Information
Some Lesser Known Facts About Luther Vandross
- Did Luther Vandross takes alcohol? No.
- He has his own Phonograph at the age of 3 and he learned to play piano by himself by listening.
- He co-wrote the song 'Dance with My Father' which was devoted to his father and this song includes all childhood memories.
- When he was in high school he made a band named 'Shades of Jade' who once performs in Appollo Theatre.
- In 1969 he occurred in the series of the 'Sesame Street' and in 1972 he was adding up in the 'Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway' as backward vocals.
- He struggles with his obesity and diabetes and got a strike. With a stroke, he also fighting with two different disease pneumonia and meningitis.
- On June 3, 2014, he was honored with the star at the on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at California.
- He had sung for many artists as the back vocals like Chaka Khan, Ben E. King, Carly Simon, Barbra Streisand, Roberta Flack and worked for bands also like Todd Rundgren's Utopia and Chic.
- He got many awards like 8 Grammy awards, 4 Soul Train Music Awards, and 8 American Music Awards.
- To give him a tribute a book was written named 'Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross' in which all his interviews are included.
- At Jackson's 30th Anniversary, in September 2001 he gave a performance on Micheal Jackson's song 'Man in the Mirror' with 98 Degrees and Usher.
- Was Luther Vandross in the habit of Smoking? NA.
USER RATING FOR LUTHER VANDROSS
Viewer's Reviews for Luther Vandross
number 1 fan
Simply the most amazing voice to ever grace the music industry. When you hear Luther Vandross on the radio or the CD, you'll instantly recognize him. He touched my heart and soul deeply. He preached the true love. Not only did he sing so beautifully, but he could also write songs so well. His voice is just incredible with a versatile range and warm tone. He is gone too soon but his music will always guide my life.