Luther Vandross

Age: 54

Summary: legendary rhythm-and-blues singer whose deep, lush voice on such hits as Here & Now and Any Love sold more than 25 million albums while providing the romantic backdrop for millions of couples worldwide, who was a four-time Grammy winner and most recently winning in 2004 for his song Dance with My Father.

Cause of Death: After a massive stroke

Born: April 20, 1951

Died: July 1, 2005

Location: Edison, New Jersey