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Saying Goodbye to Luther Vandross
At the memorial services of Luther Vandross… Stevie Wonder talking to Aretha Franklin and Cissy Houston before the start of service at the Riverside Church.(Newsday Photo/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.)July 8, 2005
At the memorial services of Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder singing a selection that made the service come alive with emotions at the Riverside Church.(Newsday Photo/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.)July 8, 2005
At the memorial services of Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder singing a selection that made the service come alive with emotions at the Riverside Church.(Newsday Photo/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.)July 8, 2005
At the memorial services of Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin places a rose on the casket before singing her selection at the Riverside Church.(Newsday Photo/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.)July 8, 2005
At the memorial services of Luther Vandross Pattie Labelle lays her head down on the body of Vandross as if to listen to one more note, at the Riverside Church.(Newsday Photo/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.)July 8, 2005
At the memorial services of Luther Vandross Pattie Labelle doing a musical section during service at the Riverside Church.(Newsday Photo/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.)July 8, 2005
At the memorial services of Luther Vandross his mother in the wheel chair, front, and her sister in the wheel chair, rear, looking at their loved one rest during the closing of service at the Riverside Church.(Newsday Photo/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.)July 8, 2005
At the memorial services of Luther Vandross, many stars got together to sing during the closing of the service at the Riverside Church in New York City--Aretha Franklin, Patti Austin, Patti Lebelle, Alicia Keys, Ashford and Simpson, Melba Moore along with many others .(Newsday Photo/ J. Conrad Williams Jr.)July 8, 2005
Aretha Franklin place a rose on the casket of Luther Vandross before she sings at his funeral.(AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)July 8, 2005
R&B music stars including Stevie Wonder, Ashford and Simpson, Usher, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys and Patti Labelle gather impromptu with other stars to sing Luther Vandross' "Power of Love" at his funeral.(AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)July 8, 2005
Sarah Campbell, left, and Natalie Bailey, react as the hearse carrying Luther Vandross's body passes by the Apollo Theater during a funeral procession.(AP Photo/Jennifer Szymaszek)July 8, 2005
Fans of Luther Vandross wait their turn to sign a board honoring the famed R& B singer before his funeral procession outside the Apollo Theater in Harlem.(AP Photo/Jennifer Szymaszek)July 8, 2005
The hearse carrying Luther Vandross's body passes by the Apollo Theater in Harlem during a funeral procession.(AP Photo/Jennifer Szymaszek)July 8, 2005
Luther Vandross's mother, Mary Vandross, leaves his funeral service at New York's Riverside Church.(AP Photo)July 8, 2005
The Rev. Jesse Jackson at the funeral service for Luther Vandross at New York's Riverside Church.(AP Photo)July 8, 2005
Paul Bearers carry Luther Vandross's casket after his funeral service at New York's Riverside Church.(AP Photo)July 8, 2005
The casket of singer Luther Vandross is surrounded by flowers as public viewing get underway at his wake, Wednesday, July 6, 2005 in New York.(AP)July 6, 2005
Kenneth Malone of Brooklyn, N.Y., carries a poster of singer Luther Vandross as he join others at the wake for Vandross, Wednesday July 6, 2005 in New York.(AP)July 6, 2005
A tribute area of flowers and personal memoribilia is displayed at the wake for singer Luther Vandross, Wednesday July 6, 2005, in New York.(AP)July 6, 2005
Barbara Lewis, right, from Harlem, N.Y., holds flowers as she joins other fans at the wake for singer Luther Vandross, Wednesday July 6, 2005 in New York.(AP)July 6, 2005
Luther Vandross, shown in this undated publicity shot, died today. He was 54.(Newsday File Photo)July 1, 2005
Luther Vandross performs at Westbury Music Fair.(Newsday File Photo)
Entertainer Dionne Warwick smiles as she stands with Willis Edwards, left, president of the Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP, and fellow entertainer Luther Vandross.(AP File Photo)December 14, 1986
R&B Singer Luther Vandross poses with his 1992 Grammy Awards.(AP File Photo)February 24, 1992
Luther Vandross accepts the Quincy Jones Award for Outstanding Career Achievements at the 13th annual Soul Train Music Awards in Los Angeles. Vandross, whose deep, lush voice on such hits as "Here and Now" and "Any Love" sold more than 25 million albums while providing the romantic backdrop for millions of couples worldwide, died July 1, 2005.(AP File Photo)March 26, 1999
Smokey Robinson, left, poses alongside Luther Vandross, right, after winning his Hall of Fame award during the 31st NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Calif.(AP File Photo)February 12, 2000
Singer Luther Vandross entertains the crowd at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, in this Aug. 15, 2000, photo.(AP File Photo)July 1, 2005
Luther Vandross and Patti LaBelle perform a duet “Only For One Night” for the Democratic Convention delegates during Divas and Kings concert. (AP File Photo)August 13, 2000
Luther Vandross performs at the Jones Beach Theatre.(File photo by John Griffin)September 7, 2000
Singer Luther Vandross sings, "My Sweet Lord" during a rehearsal at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles for the 29th annual American Music Awards.(AP File Photo)January 8, 2002
Luther Vandross accepts his award for favorite soul or R&B male artist at the 29th American Music Awards in Los Angeles.(AP File Photo)January 9, 2002
Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey meets with R&B singer Luther Vandross at his rehabilitation center.(AP File Photo)April 26, 2004
Agnes Morris, 92, is president of her neighborhood garden society, jazz lover, dancer, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother; resides in New York City.
Murielle Abdulsamad, 46, this wife and entrepreneur is director of a nonprofit organization that provides services to low-income elderly. She’s an arts-and-crafts buff, swimmer, tennis player, skier and resides in Pensacola Beach, Florida. “I’m not as focused on material things as I was in the past. I feel as if I know more about who I am and what matters most, which is giving back and taking care of those in need.
Josephine Stokes, 80, a mother, grandmother, retired teacher and school librarian, church and community volunteer, choir member; resides in Seattle “I really make a point of being positive. Your attitude has everything to do with your altitude. If you think optimistically, it helps to sustain you.”
Myrtis Jones, 60, volunteers to care for Border Babies at her local hospital; she’s a beach bum, exceptional cook, wife, retired information-technology specialist and resides in South Orange, New Jersey “I’ve been able to create a nice life for myself. I love that I have so many wonderful friends I’m in touch with. Now that I’m retired I can do what I want. I exercise regularly, volunteer, travel. I’m even thinking about starting a new career in the beauty business.”
Bertha Hagan, 104, a cook, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great- grandmother and great-great grandmother, resides in New York City.
Millie Cruzat, 77, is a dancer, model, mother, grandmother, tennis player, ice skater; she resides in Chicago. “I was fortunate to have a mother who was well before her time when it came to health and fitness. She worked six days a week until she was 89 and exercised regularly. This beautiful Black woman stretched every morning—no one I knew was doing such a thing. I remember watching her prepare and drink carrot juice; this was all in the 1930’s! I’ve followed in her footsteps. I eat well and have a very active lifestyle.
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