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[Pics] Luther Vandross Honored With Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Luther Vandross,  received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, CA on Tuesday, June 3. Although, Luther is no longer with us; his close family and friends were in attendance. Clive Davis, Johnny Gill, Lalah Hathaway, Marcus Miller and more paid homage to the late R&B legend.

 

Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin

Luther Vandross  niece Seveda Williams and longtime friend Alfonso “Fonzi” Thornton accepted the star on the singer’s behalf.
He died in 2005 at age 54 after complications from suffering a severe stroke two years prior. Luther career was well documented and a great ride. He received 31 Grammy nominations and 8 wins, as well as, 8 American Music Awards.

Gone but not forgotten.

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