Grammy-winning soul singer and songwriter Luther Vandross has died at the age of 54.
The singer suffered a serious stroke two years ago as he was about to relaunch his career.
He died on Friday in a New Jersey hospital, officials said.
Rob Cavanaugh, a spokesman at JFK Medical Centre in Edison, New Jersey said: "Luther Vandross had a peaceful passing under the watchful eye of friends, family and the medical support team."
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The American soul singer Luther Vandross has died. He was 54
The Grammy award-winning artist had been in bad health since suffering a stroke two years ago.
He died in a hospital in New Jersey yesterday.
Vandross was considered the premier soul balladeer of his generation, with a silky voice that seduced millions of fans and won over collaborators such as David Bowie and Aretha Franklin.
