Earlier this year, Vandross’ name was unexpectedly drawn into controversy when an AIDS tribute by Madonna mistakenly included him among those who had passed away from the disease.

We’re currently in contact with her management to remove Luther Vandross from the tribute.” His name and photo were removed from the presentation soon after.

In February, Vandross’s estate asked Madonna to remove an image of the star from a montage of pictures shown during an AIDS tribute at her Celebration concert.

“Luther Vandross died in 2005 from complications following a stroke he suffered two years earlier,” said a representative of the estate in statement to the ability. “While we appreciate Madonna’s ...

Madonna has taken down a photo of singer Luther Vandross from an AIDS tribute segment of her Celebration tour after a request from his estate. Throughout her tour, Madonna has paid tribute to renowned ...

Madonna Removes Luther Vandross from Celebration Tour AIDS Tribute Following Ask from His Estate ...

Pop superstar Madonna had to make a change to her Celebration Tour after mistakenly saying that soul legend Luther Vandross died from AIDS. Luther, who passed away in 2005 at the age of 54, was in ...

Luther Vandross' estate reached out to Madonna to quell any connection of AIDS to the legendary singer. She included him in a tribute.

Luther Vandross fans are outraged after Madonna included a photo of the legendary singer during the AIDS tribute of her “Celebrations” tour. “The Never Too Much” vocalist passed away on ...