Luther Vandross was an American singer and songwriter. He was the background vocalist for popular artists such as Judy Collins, Diana Ross, Ben E. King, Bette Midler, Chaka Khan, David Bowie, Donna Summer etc.
Early Life (Childhood)He was born at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, New York City. He was the second son of Mary Ida Vandross and Luther Vandross, Sr. he was raised in the NYCHA Alfred E. Smith Houses public housing development.
Interesting FactsWhen he was three years old he had his own phonograph and he taught himself to play the piano by ear. His net worth is estimated to be $30 million. He belongs to black ethnic background holding American nationality.
Personal LifeVandross never got married. He has no children. When he was eight years old, his father died of diabetes. He has two sisters named Patricia “Pat” and Ann. There is no information about his past dating life.
NETWORTH And ACHIEVEMENTIn 1991, he won Best Male R&B Vocal Performance Award for “Here and Now”. He also won the same award for “Your Secret Love” in 1997. In 2004, he was awarded Song of the Year award for “Dance with My Father”.
RumorAs he never got married there were rumors about him of being gay.
