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Avalon · 07-02-2005, 03:42 PM

Questions Surround Luther Vandross' Death

The magnificent soul singer Luther Vandross died yesterday at age 54.

He had suffered a stroke in April 2003 from which he never quite recovered. Vandross, who was beloved by everyone who knew him, suffered from diabetes and severe swings in weight.

But those close to him tell me that Vandross didn't have to die. What will come out in the next few days will be the story of how his manager, Carmen Romano, fought to keep Luther on track with his medical care. Opposing Romano were Vandross's mother and sister.

"They did not keep appointments he was supposed to have," a source said. "It was a constant struggle to get Luther the attention he needed."

Vandross, I am told, was having physical therapy at the time of his death.

"They were walking him and he just collapsed," a source said.

More to come, most certainly.

lapietra · 07-02-2005, 10:29 PM

What a tragic life. What a magnificent voice... What a loss.

craig johnston · 07-02-2005, 10:46 PM

just the latest in a long list.......

priceyfatprude · 07-04-2005, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

[IMG]But those close to him tell me that Vandross didn't have to die. What will come out in the next few days will be the story of how his manager, Carmen Romano, fought to keep Luther on track with his medical care. Opposing Romano were Vandross's mother and sister.

"They did not keep appointments he was supposed to have," a source said. "It was a constant struggle to get Luther the attention he needed."

This is what's known in the medical community as non-compliance. IE: They will not give you a kidney if you're not going to be compliant w/treatment afterward, as in not keeping your dr's appts', not taking your meds, continuing to smoke, eating lots of crap, not exercising, etc.

So there could very well be a lawsuit here if they can prove the mother & sister did not get him to his appts, or give him his meds.

A very big loss for the music world. RIP, Luther.

Willow Sylph · 07-05-2005, 11:27 PM

What the !$#$)*???!!! My Mom and I were JUST talking about him over the weekend and wondering if he'll ever fully recover. How very sad.

He had such a beautiful voice.

07-02-2005, 03:42 PM	#1
Avalon Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: A much better place Posts: 5,931	Farewell, Luther Questions Surround Luther Vandross' Death The magnificent soul singer Luther Vandross died yesterday at age 54. He had suffered a stroke in April 2003 from which he never quite recovered. Vandross, who was beloved by everyone who knew him, suffered from diabetes and severe swings in weight. But those close to him tell me that Vandross didn't have to die. What will come out in the next few days will be the story of how his manager, Carmen Romano, fought to keep Luther on track with his medical care. Opposing Romano were Vandross's mother and sister. "They did not keep appointments he was supposed to have," a source said. "It was a constant struggle to get Luther the attention he needed." Vandross, I am told, was having physical therapy at the time of his death. "They were walking him and he just collapsed," a source said. More to come, most certainly. __________________ I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it. Groucho Marx

07-02-2005, 10:29 PM	#2
lapietra half baked Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: just ducky Posts: 12,078	What a tragic life. What a magnificent voice... What a loss. __________________ “As long as the world is turning and spinning, we're gonna be dizzy and we're gonna make mistakes.” ~ Mel Brooks

07-02-2005, 10:46 PM	#3
craig johnston dalai clique Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: tea leaf towers - home of fine musical entertainment Posts: 5,609	just the latest in a long list....... __________________ the tea leaf family

07-05-2005, 11:27 PM	#5
Willow Sylph monkey Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,608	What the !$#$)???!!! My Mom and I were JUST talking about him over the weekend and wondering if he'll ever fully recover. How very sad. He had such a beautiful voice. __________________ Knight 1:* We are now no longer the Knights who say "Ni". Knight 2: NI! Other Knights: Shh.... Knight 1: We are now the Knights who say.... "Ekki-Ekki-Ekki-Ekki-PTANG! Zoom-Boing! Z'nourrwringmm!" Last edited by Willow Sylph : 07-05-2005 at 11:29 PM.

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