Where did Luther Vandross money go when he died?

NEW YORK, April 6 (UPI) — The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Monday said it has received a major gift from the estate of late U.S. music star Luther Vandross. Vandross died in July 2005 at age 54, more than two years after suffering a debilitating stroke.

How did Luther pass away?

EDISON, N.J., July 3-Recording industry superstar, Luther Vandross, 54, died Friday, two years after suffering a stroke. Vandross died at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center here. The hospital said in a statement that he “never fully recovered” from the effects of the stroke.

How much is Luther Vandross worth when he died?

Luther Vandross Net Worth: Luther Vandross was an American singer-songwriter and record producer who had a net worth of $40 million at the time of his death in 2005.

Did Luther Vandross have diabetes?

In April 2003, Luther suffered a massive stroke related to mismanaged type 2 diabetes. When I showed up to work, I found him on the floor of his apartment. I’ll never forget the first words the doctor said to me when we exited the ambulance—Luther’s stroke could have been avoided.