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Also Known As Luther Ronzoni Vandross
Born April 20, 1951 • New York City • New York
Died July 1, 2005 (aged 54) • Edison • New Jersey
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2003) • Grammy Award (1996) • Grammy Award (1991) • Grammy Award (1990)
Subjects Of Study “Luther: Never Too Much”

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