Luther rest in peace, you will be truly missed. I have been a true fan of yours since the 80′s. I have gone to countless concerts you have performed. I have every cd that you have made. Your music will live on forever in my heart and household. My prayers goes out to your mother and family may they find the comfort and strenght to move forward. I love you Luther.
Your true fan Patrice
i am still in shock.. this is truly a lost prayers go out to his mother and family. may his music continue to live through all of us who knew and loved him man i still cant believe it. Now he can now “dance with his father again”
sing the song
dance the dance
rest in peace
i love you
It really was very sad for me to hear that I would never have the opportunity to attend a live show of Luther, that was one of my dreams. I connected with his music and really felt a deep sense of loss. I pray that God gives his family the strength to bear his absence and I pray that he rests in peace.
Luther Your soul will rest in perfect peace, All our prayer go to Mrs Vandross. I think GOD knows best, Luther is needed in heaven, He will be singing and dancing with (Mr Vandross) Again As he’s always wanted. GOD bless LUTHER. LUTHER YOUR MUSIC LIVES ON
Thanks to Luther alot of people are still holding on to their marriages and love for each other. I want to thank you Luther for being the Uhn in everyone life that you touch.
Sing loud for the lord. God bless you!!!!!!!!!!!
GDB-Houston
To Mom Vandross,despite your grief you know that your son was loved by all. Because of the nature of his illness God knew that he would not be able to give 100% again of himself so he called him home where he would be whole again and use that wonderful powerful voice of his to give praise in song to his creator. I have asked God to grant him eternal rest and let perpetual light continually shine on him. To you and the remainder of his family know that he is only away in the physical but will be with you spiritually always. Keep the faith. Rest in Peace, Luther
So many special times Luther has been there for us in “spirit” where we could not see or touch him. We could only listen to his most beautiful music and enjoy the happiness that his voice brought to each of us no matter where we were in our lives. No matter what has happened to us or what we have done, he was there for us unconditionally providing what we needed most.
Luther, you have always been an angel and your love lives on in the air that each of us breathes.
My God! I didn’t know he passed until July 5, 2005. He died on my 34th birthday and I will never be the same. May God hold him, and his family in his arms with understanding and love.
Luther you can now rest, rest, rest, and more rest. Dance with your father now in heaven. Share with him all the things he missed with you and tyour mom. Hold your brothers and sisters and know now that they are yours, because it’s “Never Too Much.”
Rest in Peace Luther! Let’s pray for his mom, Mary Ida. She has seen all of her children die and has no siblings alive. She needs strength and will to go on.
Jeff, you are one sick puppy. The good thing about it is ” you reap what you sow”. You are going to need compassion one day and you WILL NOT recieve it.
LUTHER VANDROSS WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGERS OF ALL TIMES. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. I LOVE LISTENING TO LUTHER AND THINKING ABOUT THE TIMES I HAVE WATCHED HIM PERFORM AND NOT TO BE ABLE TO SEE HIM AGAIN IS HARD TO THINK ABOUT. ALTHOUGH HIS LIFE WAS VERY PRIVATE YOU COULD NOT HELP BUT TO FEEL LIKE YOU KNEW HIM FROM LISTENING TO HIS MUSIC. ANOTHER GREAT ONE GONE TO A BETTER PLACE I HOPE YOU GET YOUR WINGS AND BE A SINGING ANGEL IN HEAVEN. AND TO THE FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS KEEP YOU.
Luther will surely be missed in body but not in spirit as I listen to his music. The work he has done is speaking for him now. GOD Bless the family in your time of sorrow and always.
Luther Vandross was one of my greatest singers ever. He take me back to the 1980′s. Everytime he was in D.C., I was where he was. I prayed for him when he was sick and prayed for his Mom, to give her a fresh supply of strength to help him and keep his spirits uplifted. His song “Dance With My Father” touched home, my Daddy went on home to Glory in “2001″. I will miss Luther, but I will continue playing his song. God Bless the Family.
What can I say??? Losing an Artist such as Luther Vandross, is a major lost to all of us who loved him. I have enjoyed the sounds of Luther Vandross since he began singing with, I believe it was a group called CHAIN. My favorite song was a “House is Not a Home”. That song tears me up and always will. Rest in Peace Luther Ronzoni Vandross and may god continue to bless you. To the family god’s blessing.
dl’o
Luther
I will truly miss you and your wonderful music. May God Bless you and your family. I am so thankful that I was able to see you in concert. I will never forget it.
luther… u know whe i heard your passing i was very hurt and sad to know that u have left us! But i am happy that you will now be w/o hurt and discomfort! you can join left eye, biggie, tupac, and aliyah1 As we all know they too had to leave us! You gave so many people speechless and never did you leave any 1 without a tear in their eye when you sang “dance with my father”! Dance luther dance! Rest In Peace!!!!
Luther was one of the greats, he will truly be missed in the music industry. The smooth sultry voice,we are traveling thru this life,God blessed Luther with an awesome gift, that gift is legendary. There are so many memories and I would like to thank his mother for Luther, may he rest in peace.
I can remember Luther way back, several of his concerts I attended with his back up signers, he just awesome. When I heard the news, I was just shocked. Got out all of his CDs and played a tribute all day Saturday. His voice was just so smooth, and …. to listen too and what ever. His music was music (all of it). He will surely be missed. Rest in Peace Luther.
It is in deed a sad day. We have truly lost a genius a man who love and gave love back. Luther in my heart you will truly be missed. I love you like a big brother and when I listen to the words to your music it ease the spirit in my heart whether it have been good or bad. I am deeply in mourning for luther, for there will never be another. Peace be with you my brother, my friend you will forever be in my heart.
I am one of Luthers’ biggest fans! His silky, sultry voice helped me through the worst times in a relationship. He is sadly missed, but never forgotton. Many prayers to his family.
may god bless you in heaven no more suffering and crying you are in the hands of Jesus Christ Peace be with you my brother until we met again Power of Love.
To the vandross family:
Although Ronnie is no longer here with us in the flesh. He will always be with me HERE NOW AND FOREVER. He is now soaring high in the sky with the angles above. He now has no suffer in the world. REJOICE AND BE EXCEEDINGLY GLAD!
What a wonderful voice Luther had. Ever since a House is not a Home I have loved the way the melodies danced out of Luther’s mouth.What a blessed God given talent. Sing my brother, sing now for the Lord. He made you and he knows you. For all of you out there, with diabeties and high blood pressure, take care of yourselves. These are both serious illnesses. My brother cannot listen to your music for now, but with time healing will come. God Bless Mother Vandross and the whole family.
I felt like Luther was a part of my family. I know he is in a better place and that GOD knows what’s best. GOD gave Luther to us for only a short while but the impact he had on us will last forever. Rest In Peace, Luther. You will always be remembered.
Luther, may you Serenade the Heavens and Glorified the Angels. Your presence will be missed but, your beautiful music will always be in our hearts. God Bless you Luther.
Rest in peace Luther. You will be sadly missed and it will be both good and sad to listen to all of your great tunes. I will never forget seeing you live in NY at Madison Square Garden 17 years ago. My condolences to the Vandross family.
Luther had that voice that just made you want to listen to the message that he was making at the time. Unlike a lot of singers, he set a great role model, and when his fans remember him, they can with joy in their hearts that he was so positive, while yet being a little lonesome not to be able to see him, or hear another new song of his. Rest in peace, and you will truly be missed by your true fans. The Dance with my Father Again, was a great album.
God doesn’t give us more than we can bear. Though he brings grief, He will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Roni is’nt suffering any longer, he’s at peace.
“But we would not have you ignorant, breathren, concerning those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, shall not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the archangel’s call, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first; then we who are left, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air; and so we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
It is my hope that the family of such a great man can find comfort in these words. Be blessed and know that God never ever makes a mistake.
Can you imagine the heavenly choir now that Luther is a member.
Wow, what a wonderful gift that God our Father has blessed you with. I did not know you personally, but like so many millions I have been touched by the amazing sound of your voice. I hope and pray that in your life you had accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior so that you can continue to use that voice among the angels.. You were a gift from God. Thanks for so many wonderful songs..
Greg
TO LUTHER VANDROSS LUTHER I THINK YOU ARE THE BEST RB SINGER THER IS I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND YOUR MUSIC.YOU ARE TRUELY AN ANGLE FROM HEAVEN AND AS YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT YOU ARE RESPONIBLE FOR HALF THE KIDS IN AMERICA [SMILE]WITH ALL THE BEAUTIFUL SLOW JAMS THAT YOU MADE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND I LOVE YOU ALWAYS.STEPHANIE MOORE OF DESMOINES IOWA.
I cried when I saw you on Oprah.. I saw in your face how sad you were not to be able to sing with that beautiful voice you have… I prayed for you.. I prayed you would get that beautiful voice back and your health, but I guess God had other plans for you! God Bless You! You’re an Angel!
REALLY GONNA MISS YOU, MY HEART GOES OUT TO MRS. VANDROSS HAVING TO MOURN ALL OF HER CHILDREN. I KNOW YOU ARE STRONG AND BELEIVE YOUR BABY IS IN A BETTER PLACE SINGING FOR OUR MASTER.
From all of the comments I have read, I am probably one of the older fans of LV, I remember when he first started and made it big. He was one of those famous people that you never heard anything bad or negative about. In all of his years at the top of the music industry, you never heard of him trying to hurt anybody or do anyone wrong. A real good person and a god send, i think sometimes it is sad that he never got married or had any kids, but god’s plan is different for all of us. His song’s were kind and gentle and he lived his life treating people like they should be treated with love and respcet. I will not dignify the comment the person named Jeff made about the death pool, except to say i feel sorry for him because somewhere in his raising some adult let him down so his ignorance is not all of his fault> Luther Vandross, we know you are with the angels now and you can be with your father forever, thank you for the happiness you gave so many people through you song’s and the way you lived you life, god bless you, you will always be remembered,
I was greatly saddened when I heard the news Luther had passed. I was driving with my family on vacation. The kids were asleep and it was just my wife and I listening to a soul station in Florida and when I heard the news, I put my head in my hands and almost crashed. My wife said she was sad too but she was surprised how much the news hit me. I saw him twice in concert (with my wife only once) and he was a true artist. His voice is unmistakable and the emotion he put into every note shook me to my core. I’ve been a fan since his days with Change. So many of his songs had the word “love” in it and were about love, one must assume he knew more meanings to the word than most and it came out in his songs. My favorite song of his is “Wait For Love” but ask me when I would be in a different mood and it could be one of his many other songs. You’ll be greatly missed, I was eagerly awaiting to see you again perform but He wanted you all for His own choir. Thanks for the memories.
This is a new beginning for Luther, he will be missed by many, young and old. He will suffer no more. We wanted him to stay, but God wanted him more. He will now be with people that he loved so much. He can now dance all over heaven with his father. I offer to his family, friends my condolences and mostly his mother with whom he promised he would be there for her always, and he will be there if not in body, but always in her “Heart & Soul.”
To The Vandross Family
Peace & Love Be With You Always
Luther , I love you and I will miss you I pray that God shield and protect you with his goodness and with his love while you dance with your father and sing with the angles.love you always susan
His music was and still is a great inspirations to all generations. He has trully put a mark in all of our hearts. He was the reason why people still had faith in love.Let us all share in the joy that Luther Vandross gave us through his music.For he will trully be missed. My family and I wish to give condolences to his family and close friends. By remembering him through his gift, “We will believe in the power of love”.
I will forever miss your soothing voice and your heart felt songs. God needed another angel for his heavenly choir, and he has chosen you. No more pain and sickness; now you only have peace and happiness. I’ll miss you, so much! RIP
Over 25yrs as a DJ, both radio and nite-clubs, I have never experienced such inspiration, joy, sorry, love and utter fullfillment than when I hear Luther sing.He has been there with me through the good and the bad.Although no longer with us in body, he shall forever be by MY side until I depart this world.
I do not ever remember a time when I was so selfish as to cry for the loss of a human being as I did when I heard the news of Luther.
Luther, you will be in good company, with Gregory Hines, Barry White, Phyllis Hyman, Minnie Ripperton, Marvin Gaye, Tammie Terrill, Cindy Birdsong, and Tupac. Oh what a jam session you can have now!!!! Luv you.
Go back to the trailer park you came from and fry something. Luther had the voice of an angel and now he flies among them. Luther, thank you for sharing your heart and sole with us, may you find peace.
Luther, what a wonderful voice, he will be missed. We must remember that sometimes death is healing and I find it hard to believe he wanted to live without being able live life to the fullest. May he rest in peace.
LUTHER, YOU WRE A WONDERFUL SINGER THAT WILL BE TRULY MISSED. BUT NOT FORGOTTEN BUT MAY YOU NOW REST IN PEACE IN HEAVEN AND SING GLORIOUS SONGS WITH THE ANGELS UP IN HEAVEN.
luther you are a spirit of love and will be missed dearly, you have touched many lives and
changed many lives, but for me especially, you taught me how to love the lord and myself, and those around me. thank you luther and may god bless. Always Victoria
you going to be sadly missed, by hundred of people, who loved you and your music so much, luther , may god bless in heaven, because you brought, so many many people joy in your god giving voice.
When I heard the news I was stunned, because every since a child Luther always reminded me (personality and looks) like my uncle. It was a deep thing for me to accept but I know your among the heavenly choir now. God has called you home to “dance with your father”, and you will be truly missed here on earth but the reassurance is that I along with many others will hear you again when we get to heaven. Luther I love you and make that dance a good one! Rest in Peace!
Luther,
You will be truly missed. Your voice is so amazing. There is no one here and now nor ever that can match you as a superstar. Your music has taught us all that there is nothing better than love; so we should never underestimate the power to love. We should all stop to love that special someone.
I still remember the night I fell in love with your music.
Mr. Luther Vandross will truely be missed. He was such a greater singer. I called him a true begger nobody could do it like Luther did it! His unique sound will carry him for years and years! I will continue to listen to his wonderful music and I will miss his live proformences done in such tasteful class only as he could do it. Rest my sweet Luther we love you but God loves you best.
Forever Your Fan!
Mrs. E. White
I cannot believe that Luther is gone! He will be missed by so many. Luther changed the lives of many and was an inspiration to many. I loved all of his songs. There will never be another to bring what Luther brought to the music world.
I remember playing Luther music up and down the highways. Every now and then i would have my private Luther Vandross concert in my living room.
To Luther family, i know you loved him more than us, but God loved him more. He is back with his creator and i’m sure he’s singing in heaven. If he could speak to you all right now, he probably would say, weep for a little while and then let me go. I am home, i am free and i’m dancing with my father again. God Bless
Mr. V- you have touched so many hearts with your heart felt songs. You have torn down so many walls with your words of love. You have healed the broken hearted, you have rekindled the bleekest flames. You have done you work and you have done it well. I thank you as all of your Number 1 fans thank you for sharing your song of love with us. I remember seeing you in concert in Oakland where you were recording live and you said to the audience, “now if you’re here with someone you should be here with, you’d better move now because you will be seen”. So many people starting walking around it wasn’t funny. It was awesome. You tore it down. Now my brother, rest. Much love to you Mother V- and to the family, continue to be blessed. Your sister in Christ and in the music family, Yolanda.
Luther Vandross,
Is and will always be the most elegant, talented and heart warming singer that I HAVE EVER HEARD. A concert with Luther was the experience of a lifetime.Since his death I have been sad and dismayed, because I selfishly wanted to hear that magnificent voice in concert again. I had to accept that the physical person may no longer be here, but he leaves twenty plus years of love songs that we will be able to enjoy. Luther was so right , There’s Nothing Better Than Love,. So in a tribute to his life let’s practice expressing love on a daily basis and showing appreciation to those around us.I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around his family especially her mother and comfort here always. Just think of the words,Forever, for Always, for Love,The Night I feel in Love, If Only for one Night, Creepin, Never to Much, Here and Now, So Amazing and Dance with My Father Again. Smile and nknow our brother may be gone, but his music will never, ever end.
Hearing Luther Vandross songs takes me back to many happy memories. I can recall haveing family gatherings with Luther playing in the background. I appreciated his music because he spoke to the heart of a woman. It was poetry, it was thought provoking and yes VERY romantic. I pray for his family and loved ones.
What a great lost, just 54 any way, I just believe that Luther is restung in the bossom of the Lord, may he rest peacefully! For I sincerely sure to know that another angel is looking down on us from Heaven! Peace Luther.
What a great lost, just 54 any way, I just believe that Luther is resting in the bossom of the Lord, may he rest peacefully! For I sincerely know that another angel(musician) is looking down on us from Heaven! singing halleluia to the Lord.
Peace Luther.
My Dearest Luther,
You have meant so much to me over the years. To this day, I play all of your CD’s and let your silky smooth voice wrap around me. I love the Superstar video. It takes me back to a carefree moment in time. I play your music so much that my kids know all of the words to your songs. You passed away on my birthday, I will never ever forget you and all that you have meant to me. May you rest in peace love your #1 Adoring fan
Luther,
You will aways be a part of my life.Thank you so much for all the songs and all that you gave. Your memories will lie with me forever. God must need another angel. He picked a winner for sure. Keep singing, I promise to hear. Rest peacefully sweatheart, no one deserves it more then you. Always and Forever!!!! LaVerne
I just wanted to say that my prayers and condolences go out to Luther Vandross’ family and friends. I was a very big fan of Mr. Vandross from my early childhood and throughout my adulthood. I started to listen to him when I heard my mother play his albums when I was much younger. I was like that is some beautiful music. Although it hurts me to see him go and to be taken at such a young age. I know that he is in a better place now, not only is he able to have peace, as well as no more pain or suffering but he is now able to truly Dance with His Father Again. I love you Luther Vandross and will miss you dearly…
Luther
You worte songs that everyone will remember you always and like people say you can dance with your father again . When I heard the new a few days ago about your passing I had a tears in my eyes and Im still in shock. My prayers and condolences go out to your family and rest in peace, I have a favor my cat passed away last year on July 3 if you see her pleace tell her that we’ll never stop loving her, her name is catcat, please take care of her for me.. Luther and you’ll never be forgotten and thank you for all your beautiful songs and music you are still with us so dont for get us be our angel and guide us all in the right directions.. We all love you Luther and you’ll me missed..
I do believe that the Lord does not allow anything to sneak up on us, including death. The song Dance with my Father Again was not meant for him to sing for his mother, but for him self. And because of that, I know you are resting in PEACE.
LUTHER U THOUGHT ME HOW TO LOVE STRONG BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN HURT SO MANY TIME IN THE PAST AND I HAVEPUT EVERYTHING BEHIND ME AND STARTED OVER.THANK U LUTHER WHERE EVER U ARE. I LOVE U
Very saddened to hear of Luther’s passing. Loved his music, couldn’t even begin to pick a favourite. Even my daughter loved his music! My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be sorely missed. What a voice!!
oh Luther ! You have ever been my most favourite singer. I love the voice and the songs more than every others. I’m very sad I could never see you live in concert. Thanks for all you have contributed to music, life and people.
I was very sadden to hear of the death of Luther Vandross. I love all of his music especially “To Far Down” “Little Miracles” “A house is not a Home” “So Amazing” and “Dance with my Father” May God be with the Vandross Family during their greif.
I wa able to get the funeral service on tape.It was very moving. I am trying to get his oprah appearances on tape. If anyone has them I would pay for the copy.
I loved Luther with all my heart. My three kids was concieved by luthers songs. they are 39,38 and 34 now. I would love to get a copy of Luther’s funeral and would pay for it. Can anyone help me? Rest in peace my brother.When we feel we have nothing left to give and we are sure that the “song has ended”.When our day seems over and the shadows fall and the darkness of night has descended.Your work is not finished or ended, you’ve just come to “a bend in the road”
Luther was a great artist and i will miss him very much. its sad because now that he’s gone i cry myself to sleep at night because i think of how he never got a chance to find out waht true love was like. he never married so he expessed how he felt in his songs and thats what make him to GREAT.
Love u Luther Always and 4-ever
We had the time to enjoy you luther but we forgot that God gave you to use for just a small amount of time. Sing your song of victory for we shall not forget the love that you gave us. We cry now but we will begain to dry our eyes and dance and hug once more as we play your music and songs over and over again. thank you God for giveing us luther Vandross a vioce of Grace and love. Sing on Luther for those in heaven Praise God! D.J. Master:G
Luther Vandross was an inspration to me whenever my stepfater had passed away. His song “Dance with my father Again” made me cry and think….I always wanted to dance with my stepdad and even though he wasnt my real birth father he still treated me like I was his very own.So I thank you Luther for that wonderful song and I am ALWAYS remember your music and your love to your music because your music is REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Luther rest in peace, you will be truly missed. I have been a true fan of yours since the 80′s. I have gone to countless concerts you have performed. I have every cd that you have made. Your music will live on forever in my heart and household. My prayers goes out to your mother and family may they find the comfort and strenght to move forward. I love you Luther.
Your true fan Patrice
i am still in shock.. this is truly a lost prayers go out to his mother and family. may his music continue to live through all of us who knew and loved him man i still cant believe it. Now he can now “dance with his father again”
sing the song
dance the dance
rest in peace
i love you
It really was very sad for me to hear that I would never have the opportunity to attend a live show of Luther, that was one of my dreams. I connected with his music and really felt a deep sense of loss. I pray that God gives his family the strength to bear his absence and I pray that he rests in peace.
Luther Your soul will rest in perfect peace, All our prayer go to Mrs Vandross. I think GOD knows best, Luther is needed in heaven, He will be singing and dancing with (Mr Vandross) Again As he’s always wanted. GOD bless LUTHER. LUTHER YOUR MUSIC LIVES ON
Surely the brother was gifted. His songs touched me in a very powerful way.. Yeah he rocked!
Rest In Peace Luther…Your songs of soul will remain in my heart for as long as I live!!
Thanks to Luther alot of people are still holding on to their marriages and love for each other. I want to thank you Luther for being the Uhn in everyone life that you touch.
Sing loud for the lord. God bless you!!!!!!!!!!!
GDB-Houston
To Mom Vandross,despite your grief you know that your son was loved by all. Because of the nature of his illness God knew that he would not be able to give 100% again of himself so he called him home where he would be whole again and use that wonderful powerful voice of his to give praise in song to his creator. I have asked God to grant him eternal rest and let perpetual light continually shine on him. To you and the remainder of his family know that he is only away in the physical but will be with you spiritually always. Keep the faith. Rest in Peace, Luther
So many special times Luther has been there for us in “spirit” where we could not see or touch him. We could only listen to his most beautiful music and enjoy the happiness that his voice brought to each of us no matter where we were in our lives. No matter what has happened to us or what we have done, he was there for us unconditionally providing what we needed most.
Luther, you have always been an angel and your love lives on in the air that each of us breathes.
~Karen (Milwaukee, WI)
I am truly shocked and saddened. I feel like I’ve lost a member of my family.
Thank you Luther for giving so much to so many and rest in peace.
Many condolences to Ms. Vandross. Your son truly blessed us all with his prescence
My God! I didn’t know he passed until July 5, 2005. He died on my 34th birthday and I will never be the same. May God hold him, and his family in his arms with understanding and love.
Luther you can now rest, rest, rest, and more rest. Dance with your father now in heaven. Share with him all the things he missed with you and tyour mom. Hold your brothers and sisters and know now that they are yours, because it’s “Never Too Much.”
Good Bye My Friend
Danielle from Brooklyn
Rest in Peace Luther! Let’s pray for his mom, Mary Ida. She has seen all of her children die and has no siblings alive. She needs strength and will to go on.
Jeff, you are one sick puppy. The good thing about it is ” you reap what you sow”. You are going to need compassion one day and you WILL NOT recieve it.
LUTHER VANDROSS WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGERS OF ALL TIMES. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. I LOVE LISTENING TO LUTHER AND THINKING ABOUT THE TIMES I HAVE WATCHED HIM PERFORM AND NOT TO BE ABLE TO SEE HIM AGAIN IS HARD TO THINK ABOUT. ALTHOUGH HIS LIFE WAS VERY PRIVATE YOU COULD NOT HELP BUT TO FEEL LIKE YOU KNEW HIM FROM LISTENING TO HIS MUSIC. ANOTHER GREAT ONE GONE TO A BETTER PLACE I HOPE YOU GET YOUR WINGS AND BE A SINGING ANGEL IN HEAVEN. AND TO THE FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS KEEP YOU.
Luther will surely be missed in body but not in spirit as I listen to his music. The work he has done is speaking for him now. GOD Bless the family in your time of sorrow and always.
Luther Vandross was one of my greatest singers ever. He take me back to the 1980′s. Everytime he was in D.C., I was where he was. I prayed for him when he was sick and prayed for his Mom, to give her a fresh supply of strength to help him and keep his spirits uplifted. His song “Dance With My Father” touched home, my Daddy went on home to Glory in “2001″. I will miss Luther, but I will continue playing his song. God Bless the Family.
What can I say??? Losing an Artist such as Luther Vandross, is a major lost to all of us who loved him. I have enjoyed the sounds of Luther Vandross since he began singing with, I believe it was a group called CHAIN. My favorite song was a “House is Not a Home”. That song tears me up and always will. Rest in Peace Luther Ronzoni Vandross and may god continue to bless you. To the family god’s blessing.
dl’o
Luther
I will truly miss you and your wonderful music. May God Bless you and your family. I am so thankful that I was able to see you in concert. I will never forget it.
kathy p Marietta, GA July 8, 2005
luther… u know whe i heard your passing i was very hurt and sad to know that u have left us! But i am happy that you will now be w/o hurt and discomfort! you can join left eye, biggie, tupac, and aliyah1 As we all know they too had to leave us! You gave so many people speechless and never did you leave any 1 without a tear in their eye when you sang “dance with my father”! Dance luther dance! Rest In Peace!!!!
Luther was one of the greats, he will truly be missed in the music industry. The smooth sultry voice,we are traveling thru this life,God blessed Luther with an awesome gift, that gift is legendary. There are so many memories and I would like to thank his mother for Luther, may he rest in peace.
Luther Vandross:
Was the best Male Vocalist that I have ever heard sing a song.
I can remember Luther way back, several of his concerts I attended with his back up signers, he just awesome. When I heard the news, I was just shocked. Got out all of his CDs and played a tribute all day Saturday. His voice was just so smooth, and …. to listen too and what ever. His music was music (all of it). He will surely be missed. Rest in Peace Luther.
It is in deed a sad day. We have truly lost a genius a man who love and gave love back. Luther in my heart you will truly be missed. I love you like a big brother and when I listen to the words to your music it ease the spirit in my heart whether it have been good or bad. I am deeply in mourning for luther, for there will never be another. Peace be with you my brother, my friend you will forever be in my heart.
Rest n peace Luther
I hope you are dancing with your father right now!!!
I am one of Luthers’ biggest fans! His silky, sultry voice helped me through the worst times in a relationship. He is sadly missed, but never forgotton. Many prayers to his family.
may god bless you in heaven no more suffering and crying you are in the hands of Jesus Christ Peace be with you my brother until we met again Power of Love.
To the vandross family:
Although Ronnie is no longer here with us in the flesh. He will always be with me HERE NOW AND FOREVER. He is now soaring high in the sky with the angles above. He now has no suffer in the world. REJOICE AND BE EXCEEDINGLY GLAD!
What a wonderful voice Luther had. Ever since a House is not a Home I have loved the way the melodies danced out of Luther’s mouth.What a blessed God given talent. Sing my brother, sing now for the Lord. He made you and he knows you. For all of you out there, with diabeties and high blood pressure, take care of yourselves. These are both serious illnesses. My brother cannot listen to your music for now, but with time healing will come. God Bless Mother Vandross and the whole family.
I felt like Luther was a part of my family. I know he is in a better place and that GOD knows what’s best. GOD gave Luther to us for only a short while but the impact he had on us will last forever. Rest In Peace, Luther. You will always be remembered.
Luther, may you Serenade the Heavens and Glorified the Angels. Your presence will be missed but, your beautiful music will always be in our hearts. God Bless you Luther.
Rest in peace Luther. You will be sadly missed and it will be both good and sad to listen to all of your great tunes. I will never forget seeing you live in NY at Madison Square Garden 17 years ago. My condolences to the Vandross family.
Rest in Peace and God definitely has a new plan for your life.
In Sympathy
Raquel
Luther had that voice that just made you want to listen to the message that he was making at the time. Unlike a lot of singers, he set a great role model, and when his fans remember him, they can with joy in their hearts that he was so positive, while yet being a little lonesome not to be able to see him, or hear another new song of his. Rest in peace, and you will truly be missed by your true fans. The Dance with my Father Again, was a great album.
Rest in soulful peace…and when you awake in your Father’s house, you can dance with your father again and again…
To the Vandross family:
God doesn’t give us more than we can bear. Though he brings grief, He will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Roni is’nt suffering any longer, he’s at peace.
May God bless the family,
Joyce
“But we would not have you ignorant, breathren, concerning those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, shall not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the archangel’s call, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first; then we who are left, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air; and so we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
It is my hope that the family of such a great man can find comfort in these words. Be blessed and know that God never ever makes a mistake.
Can you imagine the heavenly choir now that Luther is a member.
B.Macon
Luther,
Wow, what a wonderful gift that God our Father has blessed you with. I did not know you personally, but like so many millions I have been touched by the amazing sound of your voice. I hope and pray that in your life you had accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior so that you can continue to use that voice among the angels.. You were a gift from God. Thanks for so many wonderful songs..
Greg
TO LUTHER VANDROSS LUTHER I THINK YOU ARE THE BEST RB SINGER THER IS I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND YOUR MUSIC.YOU ARE TRUELY AN ANGLE FROM HEAVEN AND AS YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT YOU ARE RESPONIBLE FOR HALF THE KIDS IN AMERICA [SMILE]WITH ALL THE BEAUTIFUL SLOW JAMS THAT YOU MADE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND I LOVE YOU ALWAYS.STEPHANIE MOORE OF DESMOINES IOWA.
I am glad that my dad will be able to enjoy some good music from Luther up there.
“Precious in His sight is the death of one of his angels”
I cried when I saw you on Oprah.. I saw in your face how sad you were not to be able to sing with that beautiful voice you have… I prayed for you.. I prayed you would get that beautiful voice back and your health, but I guess God had other plans for you! God Bless You! You’re an Angel!
REALLY GONNA MISS YOU, MY HEART GOES OUT TO MRS. VANDROSS HAVING TO MOURN ALL OF HER CHILDREN. I KNOW YOU ARE STRONG AND BELEIVE YOUR BABY IS IN A BETTER PLACE SINGING FOR OUR MASTER.
From all of the comments I have read, I am probably one of the older fans of LV, I remember when he first started and made it big. He was one of those famous people that you never heard anything bad or negative about. In all of his years at the top of the music industry, you never heard of him trying to hurt anybody or do anyone wrong. A real good person and a god send, i think sometimes it is sad that he never got married or had any kids, but god’s plan is different for all of us. His song’s were kind and gentle and he lived his life treating people like they should be treated with love and respcet. I will not dignify the comment the person named Jeff made about the death pool, except to say i feel sorry for him because somewhere in his raising some adult let him down so his ignorance is not all of his fault> Luther Vandross, we know you are with the angels now and you can be with your father forever, thank you for the happiness you gave so many people through you song’s and the way you lived you life, god bless you, you will always be remembered,
I was greatly saddened when I heard the news Luther had passed. I was driving with my family on vacation. The kids were asleep and it was just my wife and I listening to a soul station in Florida and when I heard the news, I put my head in my hands and almost crashed. My wife said she was sad too but she was surprised how much the news hit me. I saw him twice in concert (with my wife only once) and he was a true artist. His voice is unmistakable and the emotion he put into every note shook me to my core. I’ve been a fan since his days with Change. So many of his songs had the word “love” in it and were about love, one must assume he knew more meanings to the word than most and it came out in his songs. My favorite song of his is “Wait For Love” but ask me when I would be in a different mood and it could be one of his many other songs. You’ll be greatly missed, I was eagerly awaiting to see you again perform but He wanted you all for His own choir. Thanks for the memories.
This is a new beginning for Luther, he will be missed by many, young and old. He will suffer no more. We wanted him to stay, but God wanted him more. He will now be with people that he loved so much. He can now dance all over heaven with his father. I offer to his family, friends my condolences and mostly his mother with whom he promised he would be there for her always, and he will be there if not in body, but always in her “Heart & Soul.”
To The Vandross Family
Peace & Love Be With You Always
Luther , I love you and I will miss you I pray that God shield and protect you with his goodness and with his love while you dance with your father and sing with the angles.love you always susan
His music was and still is a great inspirations to all generations. He has trully put a mark in all of our hearts. He was the reason why people still had faith in love.Let us all share in the joy that Luther Vandross gave us through his music.For he will trully be missed. My family and I wish to give condolences to his family and close friends. By remembering him through his gift, “We will believe in the power of love”.
REST IN PEACE GOD LOVE YOU MORE. MATTIE SINEGAL
his music was very inspiring and will live on.
luther, i will miss you very much. you will not have to suffer anymore,so rest in peace!
I”LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND YOUR MUSIC> TO YOUR MOM HE”S ONLY JUST A PRAY AWAY LAWANNA M. SINEGAL HOUSTON, TEXAS
I will forever miss your soothing voice and your heart felt songs. God needed another angel for his heavenly choir, and he has chosen you. No more pain and sickness; now you only have peace and happiness. I’ll miss you, so much! RIP
Over 25yrs as a DJ, both radio and nite-clubs, I have never experienced such inspiration, joy, sorry, love and utter fullfillment than when I hear Luther sing.He has been there with me through the good and the bad.Although no longer with us in body, he shall forever be by MY side until I depart this world.
I do not ever remember a time when I was so selfish as to cry for the loss of a human being as I did when I heard the news of Luther.
MAY HE DANCE WITH HIS FATHER AGAIN…….R.I.P
Luther, you will be in good company, with Gregory Hines, Barry White, Phyllis Hyman, Minnie Ripperton, Marvin Gaye, Tammie Terrill, Cindy Birdsong, and Tupac. Oh what a jam session you can have now!!!! Luv you.
Jeff
Go back to the trailer park you came from and fry something. Luther had the voice of an angel and now he flies among them. Luther, thank you for sharing your heart and sole with us, may you find peace.
Luther, what a wonderful voice, he will be missed. We must remember that sometimes death is healing and I find it hard to believe he wanted to live without being able live life to the fullest. May he rest in peace.
LUTHER, YOU WRE A WONDERFUL SINGER THAT WILL BE TRULY MISSED. BUT NOT FORGOTTEN BUT MAY YOU NOW REST IN PEACE IN HEAVEN AND SING GLORIOUS SONGS WITH THE ANGELS UP IN HEAVEN.
luther you are a spirit of love and will be missed dearly, you have touched many lives and
changed many lives, but for me especially, you taught me how to love the lord and myself, and those around me. thank you luther and may god bless. Always Victoria
you going to be sadly missed, by hundred of people, who loved you and your music so much, luther , may god bless in heaven, because you brought, so many many people joy in your god giving voice.
When I heard the news I was stunned, because every since a child Luther always reminded me (personality and looks) like my uncle. It was a deep thing for me to accept but I know your among the heavenly choir now. God has called you home to “dance with your father”, and you will be truly missed here on earth but the reassurance is that I along with many others will hear you again when we get to heaven. Luther I love you and make that dance a good one! Rest in Peace!
Luther,
You will be truly missed. Your voice is so amazing. There is no one here and now nor ever that can match you as a superstar. Your music has taught us all that there is nothing better than love; so we should never underestimate the power to love. We should all stop to love that special someone.
I still remember the night I fell in love with your music.
Rest in peace.
Mr. Luther Vandross will truely be missed. He was such a greater singer. I called him a true begger nobody could do it like Luther did it! His unique sound will carry him for years and years! I will continue to listen to his wonderful music and I will miss his live proformences done in such tasteful class only as he could do it. Rest my sweet Luther we love you but God loves you best.
Forever Your Fan!
Mrs. E. White
I cannot believe that Luther is gone! He will be missed by so many. Luther changed the lives of many and was an inspiration to many. I loved all of his songs. There will never be another to bring what Luther brought to the music world.
I remember playing Luther music up and down the highways. Every now and then i would have my private Luther Vandross concert in my living room.
To Luther family, i know you loved him more than us, but God loved him more. He is back with his creator and i’m sure he’s singing in heaven. If he could speak to you all right now, he probably would say, weep for a little while and then let me go. I am home, i am free and i’m dancing with my father again. God Bless
Mr. V- you have touched so many hearts with your heart felt songs. You have torn down so many walls with your words of love. You have healed the broken hearted, you have rekindled the bleekest flames. You have done you work and you have done it well. I thank you as all of your Number 1 fans thank you for sharing your song of love with us. I remember seeing you in concert in Oakland where you were recording live and you said to the audience, “now if you’re here with someone you should be here with, you’d better move now because you will be seen”. So many people starting walking around it wasn’t funny. It was awesome. You tore it down. Now my brother, rest. Much love to you Mother V- and to the family, continue to be blessed. Your sister in Christ and in the music family, Yolanda.
i’m glad i had the opportunity to hear your voice.
family stay encourage.
God bless you all
Luther Vandross,
Is and will always be the most elegant, talented and heart warming singer that I HAVE EVER HEARD. A concert with Luther was the experience of a lifetime.Since his death I have been sad and dismayed, because I selfishly wanted to hear that magnificent voice in concert again. I had to accept that the physical person may no longer be here, but he leaves twenty plus years of love songs that we will be able to enjoy. Luther was so right , There’s Nothing Better Than Love,. So in a tribute to his life let’s practice expressing love on a daily basis and showing appreciation to those around us.I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around his family especially her mother and comfort here always. Just think of the words,Forever, for Always, for Love,The Night I feel in Love, If Only for one Night, Creepin, Never to Much, Here and Now, So Amazing and Dance with My Father Again. Smile and nknow our brother may be gone, but his music will never, ever end.
Hearing Luther Vandross songs takes me back to many happy memories. I can recall haveing family gatherings with Luther playing in the background. I appreciated his music because he spoke to the heart of a woman. It was poetry, it was thought provoking and yes VERY romantic. I pray for his family and loved ones.
What a great lost, just 54 any way, I just believe that Luther is restung in the bossom of the Lord, may he rest peacefully! For I sincerely sure to know that another angel is looking down on us from Heaven! Peace Luther.
What a great lost, just 54 any way, I just believe that Luther is resting in the bossom of the Lord, may he rest peacefully! For I sincerely know that another angel(musician) is looking down on us from Heaven! singing halleluia to the Lord.
Peace Luther.
My Dearest Luther,
You have meant so much to me over the years. To this day, I play all of your CD’s and let your silky smooth voice wrap around me. I love the Superstar video. It takes me back to a carefree moment in time. I play your music so much that my kids know all of the words to your songs. You passed away on my birthday, I will never ever forget you and all that you have meant to me. May you rest in peace love your #1 Adoring fan
Luther,
You will aways be a part of my life.Thank you so much for all the songs and all that you gave. Your memories will lie with me forever. God must need another angel. He picked a winner for sure. Keep singing, I promise to hear. Rest peacefully sweatheart, no one deserves it more then you. Always and Forever!!!! LaVerne
I have always loved your music. May your soul Rest In Peace. You are now singing your heavenly songs
Rest in heavenly peace Luther.You were simply the best.
I just wanted to say that my prayers and condolences go out to Luther Vandross’ family and friends. I was a very big fan of Mr. Vandross from my early childhood and throughout my adulthood. I started to listen to him when I heard my mother play his albums when I was much younger. I was like that is some beautiful music. Although it hurts me to see him go and to be taken at such a young age. I know that he is in a better place now, not only is he able to have peace, as well as no more pain or suffering but he is now able to truly Dance with His Father Again. I love you Luther Vandross and will miss you dearly…
Lisa
Luther
. When I heard the new a few days ago about your passing I had a tears in my eyes and Im still in shock. My prayers and condolences go out to your family and rest in peace, I have a favor my cat passed away last year on July 3 if you see her pleace tell her that we’ll never stop loving her, her name is catcat, please take care of her for me.. Luther and you’ll never be forgotten and thank you for all your beautiful songs and music you are still with us so dont for get us be our angel and guide us all in the right directions.. We all love you Luther and you’ll me missed..
You worte songs that everyone will remember you always and like people say you can dance with your father again
you may be gone but ill still beleive in the power of love , take it easy up there big guy.
I do believe that the Lord does not allow anything to sneak up on us, including death. The song Dance with my Father Again was not meant for him to sing for his mother, but for him self. And because of that, I know you are resting in PEACE.
may your soul rest in peace and thank you for those beautiful songs that touched our hearts. Here and now we will always remember you
i could not believe that luther is actually gone, he was really a person of true talent and he will forever be missed…
Rest in Peace Vandrosswe love you,
You are my supper star
LUTHER U THOUGHT ME HOW TO LOVE STRONG BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN HURT SO MANY TIME IN THE PAST AND I HAVEPUT EVERYTHING BEHIND ME AND STARTED OVER.THANK U LUTHER WHERE EVER U ARE. I LOVE U
Very saddened to hear of Luther’s passing. Loved his music, couldn’t even begin to pick a favourite. Even my daughter loved his music! My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be sorely missed. What a voice!!
oh Luther ! You have ever been my most favourite singer. I love the voice and the songs more than every others. I’m very sad I could never see you live in concert. Thanks for all you have contributed to music, life and people.
See you in heaven!
LUTHER , SO AMAZING!!!!! I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY HEART FOREVER. REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR MOM AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY.
one of the great R&B singers of all time will be miss, but his music will still live on
I was very sadden to hear of the death of Luther Vandross. I love all of his music especially “To Far Down” “Little Miracles” “A house is not a Home” “So Amazing” and “Dance with my Father” May God be with the Vandross Family during their greif.
I wa able to get the funeral service on tape.It was very moving. I am trying to get his oprah appearances on tape. If anyone has them I would pay for the copy.
I loved Luther with all my heart. My three kids was concieved by luthers songs. they are 39,38 and 34 now. I would love to get a copy of Luther’s funeral and would pay for it. Can anyone help me? Rest in peace my brother.When we feel we have nothing left to give and we are sure that the “song has ended”.When our day seems over and the shadows fall and the darkness of night has descended.Your work is not finished or ended, you’ve just come to “a bend in the road”
Luther was a great artist and i will miss him very much. its sad because now that he’s gone i cry myself to sleep at night because i think of how he never got a chance to find out waht true love was like. he never married so he expessed how he felt in his songs and thats what make him to GREAT.
Love u Luther Always and 4-ever
We had the time to enjoy you luther but we forgot that God gave you to use for just a small amount of time. Sing your song of victory for we shall not forget the love that you gave us. We cry now but we will begain to dry our eyes and dance and hug once more as we play your music and songs over and over again. thank you God for giveing us luther Vandross a vioce of Grace and love. Sing on Luther for those in heaven Praise God! D.J. Master:G
Luther Vandross was an inspration to me whenever my stepfater had passed away. His song “Dance with my father Again” made me cry and think….I always wanted to dance with my stepdad and even though he wasnt my real birth father he still treated me like I was his very own.So I thank you Luther for that wonderful song and I am ALWAYS remember your music and your love to your music because your music is REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!