Luther Vandross Funeral

[Persillaz]

To see Ms. Cissy breakdown at the end breaks my heart, I cannot fathom the pain (nor do I want to) she feels at this very moment. May God be a constant comfort to her, Bobbi Kris and all who are feeling this loss deeply. We miss you, Nippy!

[TheGoldenEyedboy]

So who made all the funeral arrangements and paid for everything,did they have a repast after and what cemetery is Luther buried in.

[coreyj98]

Man luther had a voice of all voices he knew wat he had was a gift .ive seen him in concert and in person he was such a very nice person ...miss u luther v.

[sum99sum1]

i was on my way to live 8 concert london, when i heard the great man had passed, never forget

that day. RIP.

[ScottJayNY2011]

DIABETES KILL ALL PEOPLE OF ALL AGES And there still isn`t enough information out there. Luther Vandross did not have HIV. If he had, he woud have stood in God`s light and shared his story so we all could learn. May his memory always remain for a blessing. May he rest in peace.

[rjb073]

I went to a concert of his about a year before he died and he got really sick on stage and had to leave. We were all disappointed, but he promised to return and he did about 4 months later to a sell out crowd. Just something special about his music.

[MrRamto13]

I really, really, really, really, really miss him and we will see him in Paradise

[tallred48]

Luther Vandross one of the greastest voices of all time! rest in peace Luther I'll see you when the sun goes down and rise again.

[87imastar]

This is such a touching moment! They are truly caught up in the spirit. Forget the religious nuts commenting! U have your beliefs, let others live & die by theirs!

[MrRuddles1]

I loved luthers voice so beautifull and i loved all off his records a sad loss.

[funkyuk5757]

the one artist that I would have love to see in concert ......we all have to go home I see you one day

[wowitslahaina]

"Here and now" live forever. Thank's all the music.

[wreepeet]

i wonder how long this song went on?

[yvonarchie]

sometimes black people dont know when to end a song.

[oceanbound222]

NOT FEELING THIS NOISE

[TashaRichardsonFan]

I love his song Dance with my father!

[aprildeary]

i miss Luther Vandross... i love his songs.. :( its so sad we will never hear him again... :(

[reinwitgsus]

Hopefully, this will help us all realize just how short life really is. Regardless of what you do in life or who you are, we must all go though death's door. Only a life in Christ is able to transfer from death to life forever!

[ShadowLaser]

as soon as I started this video i started to tear up just tough for me...sighs..amazing artist...amazing human being, his songs inspiried me...and I wanted to meet him in person to thank him personallly..R.I.P Luther

[wwetna66]

i  am a great fan of luther i will always love him

[cbass3789]

RIP from LONDON.

[gantls2015]

Anytime a luther song comes on i get chills

[GospelRichard]

Luther

I"am so happy i had the opportunity to attend one of your Powerful concert in

Germany. I will forever treasure that SUPER CONCERT!! May your "SOUL" rest in peace!!

[hens62]

Great and nostalgic song for a great singer.

[MrDTJones1]

so wonderful. i celebrate his life and music. is that patti and cissy houston and dionne there? they paid tribute. i know whitney loved him so much too. and aretha. all these legendary voices.

[debgirl12000]

This was definitely a celebration of Luther and his life! I was watching this at work back then and crying in my office! I will never forget it! RIP Luther!

[littlelynne22]

miss him xx

[MsEvangelist123]

This was a awesome video it brought tears to my eyes i love luther he will be miss inspite everything.......

R.I.P. LOVE IS A POWERFUL TOOLS LOVER COVER EVERYTHING

[johnmcgrath6827a]

he was right you know, the power of love is the greatest power of them all............. :)

[fye51]

Luther died of an heart attack possibly brought on by his diabetes and hypertension

[OneTrillNigga07]

patti is such a true friend

[40mbooh]

glad i had the pleasure of seeing luther in concert back in 86 when i was a junior in highschool. he was in concert with new edition and shirley murdock.. WORTH EVERY DIME.. we miss u luther vandross. R.I.P.

[nelly04]

I love Pattie!!!!



[DetroitLives313]

I hear Nona Hendryx loud and clear at the end of the song. So very sad.

[1964lynden]

Lol ,spent 2 hours on sat night watching the concert from wembley in 1989 with the wife,good wine,good times,great songs,great singer ,I was a skinny white guy back then and loved his music ,obviously years ahead of my time? He brough joy to millions so who cares how hw lived or died.

[anne611]

I have not be able to watch any of his Funeral Videos, I pick today to watch them. Luther Vandross is a great singer, songs of love. He is so miss. But, never be forgotten. Luther Vandross RIP.

[1964lynden]

Luther died of a hereditary illness ,he had diabetes and hypertension the same as all his family ,he was the last of the family to die (except for his mother) his 3 siblings ,father and nephew all died before the mother ,so idiots who are suggesting he died of aids should do some reserch first.

[debgirl12000]

@1964lynden >>Do not let these ignorant people bother you! We know Luther died from the complications of diabetes, HTN, and stroke. His heart just gave out in the end. He is now with his beloved dad, sisters and brothers and now, his mom the Reverand Mary Ida Vandross! Those who think they should judge him need to shut up!

[richlove404]

@1964lynden one more thing he had a serious stroke too as well.

[2626stephen]

my mrs thimks he is fab so sad to lose someone so young and all that tallent

[StevelandPS3]

@1964lynden oh i thought it was neumonia...

[PTMelaney]

where is mariah?

[spacebubble7177]

William so wot he died from aids at the end of the day you cant say he wont be missed he was an amazing artist and i will miss him

[williamholsey]

I might sound like a jerk but I don't know why anyone's sad he's gone. It's not like he died in a coma, he killed himself due to Vanity. his dying letter said that he couldn't live if he can't sing.

[monster2510]

@williamholsey what? he didn't kill himself? where did you hear that?

[TheMpume]

i cant watch his funeral, i dont want to let go, not now. col me craizy bt 2 me he stil livs on. i see thers also Mavin Gaye, he is my second best and the third lover of mine is Vusi Mahlasela. i just love them

[TheMpume]

i cant watch his funeral, i dont want to let go, not now. col me craizy bt 2 me he stil livs on

[TheFina2010]

What a celebration...wow!!

[Msmusicfreak18]

Wheres Michael?

Michael Jackson nd luther was close.

[improm2u]

great song , i see whitneys mom there (cissy), she was a regular backing singer on luthers recordings

[xdukedevilx]

what was the reason why he died??

[GodivaKitty]

That is indeed Pattie Labelle...did some research.... and Alicia Keys is standing between her and Freddie Jackson!!

[GodivaKitty]

That is indeed Pattie Labelle...did some research....

[GodivaKitty]

Ladies and gentleman the man singing next to the woman who may be Patti Labelle is Luthers love Freddie Jackson...

[hatedbyniccaz]

Nor Patti LaBelle..

[hatedbyniccaz]

That was NOT Gladys Knight...

[johndoe590]

not to sound bad but does anyone have the video of the casket been taken out

[fuckgd1]

@johndoe590 i didnt know luther vandross died

[johndoe590]

@fuckgd1 several years ago - cant rember the year.

[SoldierTS]

@johndoe590 He died in 2005

[johndoe590]

@SoldierTS thank you 

[IN2HIM2]

wwwoooohhh .... ya'll better sang that!!!!

[kadmtl]

0:20 and after Alicia Keys, then we can see Fonzi Thornton singing, Freddie Jackson...Amazing people for a fantastic artist...My favorite one actually! RIP Luther.

[CNicole1]

That was Gladys Knights at 4 20

[mjjcng8958]

this makes me cry!! i never really knew how much i miss luther until now

[grafsteventoeteberg]

no, that is someone else

[salhange]

beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11­11

[Latinflavor503]

man they sing from their heart and souls, gives you the goosebumps, GOD bless the poet Luther Vandross

[nourdinefunkever]

rip Luther...

[Bridge3]

The greatest voices of our time singing at Luther Vandross funeral service.

Stevie Wonder, Patti Bell, Fredie Jackson, Cissy Houston, Dionne Warwick, Alicia Keys, etc. I know they had a great time celebrating the home going of Luther Vandross.

[mariahthebest1]

@TheMetalheadPenguin July 1,2005 the day before the live 8 concert and on the concert Alicia Keys said you have to live life like it could be you last breath like it was for Luther.R.I.P Luther Vandross the greatest male r&b artist of all time in my opinion.

[veeseee128]

if he was a gay then he was a gay. theres no point in trying to hide it. i did like some of his music though. people dont like to talk about it ,just like they didnt like talkin about martin kings numerous affairs with women.

[veeseee128]

I herd lutha was gay. I dont know if he made it to heaven.

[linny50]

@veesee 128 That was such an unnecessary thing to type.

[johnlovestosing04]

@veeseee128 Why? Have some tact please, truth or not.

[MyTeelee]

@veeseee128

Good thing it's not your decision to make so don't worry about it.

[booboodiamond]

I'm from the the south we know how 2 send our pep thru the sky vast universe split rainbow martain's dream's

[sexybodykemist]

my daughter was born the same day he died i was pushing and watching the news i always rember him that day

[whouwit24]

Luther would love to see this! I know he was smiling down that day and he's smiling on us now!

[nippy4life1]

Although Whitney Houston didn't attend,

im glad to see her Mom Cissy Houston was leading the Choir & Dione Waqrwick was there too.

[Africachildren]

Tears are falling.....Luther always make me happy with his music Love to U

RIP

[giseba7]

Oh my God! I didn't know luther died! He was a great voice. I saw him many times in concert. So sad :(

[funkysouldancer1]

i think it was gladys knight, not patti

[TheLanard]

Was that guy singing with Cissy Houston Luther's longtime lover? This was beautiful and touching. R.I.P. Luther.

[AIKAN74]

@TheLanard luther's best childhood friend.fonzi thornton..a legendary background singer.

[TheLanard]

@AIKAN74 Oh right!! Fonzi Thornton. They were in a group together in the 70's. Thank you.

[AIKAN74]

@TheLanard check out luther's journeys in black.....a BET presentation.its really good.......he taught fonzi and some others how to harmonize and all................yes bionic boogie is the name of the group......fonzi still does a lot of background of for the big stars.......he also spoke at the funeral...........i might post that................

[paolapaoladeidei]

i love u 4 ever luther.....

[madrobin]

@outlawz187 are you sure that is luther's bro. at the 1 min mark. i think it's freddie jackson. they used to sing and look alike a bit (???)

[sweetypie000]

man, luther was a legend big style

rest in peace brother

[IrisMG]

Mama Vandross, Luther Sr., and all their children are together again. God I miss you, Luther. That million dollar smile and that voice were one-of-a-kind.

[TheLanard]

@IrisMG Luther's mom died??

[IrisMG]

@TheLanard Yes. Mother Vandross died in April of 2008. But not before she had a mausoleum built so that they could all be together. She had Luther Sr., Luther Jr., and his sisters -- and brother -- re-interred there and now she's there, too.

[AIKAN74]

@IrisMG luther had an older brother who died back in the early 90s.........his brother's son also died in the 90s at 29 years old.

[IrisMG]

@AIKAN74 Forgot what I wrote two months ago, thanks for the reminder.

[YVONNESHELTON]

1.10min in it is freddie jackson wow

[mcclever]

In 1.00 it's Freddie Jackson singing.

[oxoPCetoxo]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful, like the great man himself Hope u r resting well Luther R.I.P Luther (The Greatest) Vandross

[vandrossfan]

Man I miss Luther so much this is how we all should celebrate someones life if only it was that easy.

[ottoto]

Is the brother not a singer too? He's so good and he sounds just like Luther. I totally replayed his part over and over just to hear him sing. :) Simply beautiful...

[rann1968]

@CenturianRule It's the racist assholism in ya.

[cityking609]

his brother soundz jus like him....

[shlyanth]

We miss you Luther! So good to see Freddie Jackon again!

[glimmers07]

thats freddie jackson singing

[Elisabeth1903]

Wow! Is that his brother singing (1.00)? He sounds so similar!

[fuzzywuz1]

@Elisabeth1903 That's Freddie Jackson.....

[Elisabeth1903]

@fuzzywuz1 Freddy Jackson doesn't sound like Luther Vandross, so WHO is it?????

[nelle3155]

@Elisabeth1903 No that is Freddy Jackson.

[Elisabeth1903]

@nelle3155 The uploader says it's his brother....

[Jose7Andalucia]

ya yeah I think the same ~ we see us by the another side ~ patti labelle!

~ana josea.~´¨*́♫¨`ٰ  ♥

...we got power...

[cutterbandluci]

I Love Luther, was a GREAT Man. In Loving Memory of Luther. R.i P. We see us by the another Side . Cutter B.

[rahla82]

What a beautiful celebration of love and life!

[DeathRowWarrenG]

everybody dies someday.......it´s sad but true.........

[cinkey8]

what voice is in the minute 4 20?

[outlawz187]

patti labelle !?

[cinkey8]

patti not think it's this voice is more low

[zomzilove]

@outlawz187 not patti, definitely not...someone in the choir perhaps who wanted to be heard at the end.

[mizzmoni22]

@outlawz187 definitely NOT Patti!!!

[omartoshiba]

@outlawz187 no that is not labelle I think it was one of the chorus ladies

[carolsings4u]

@omartoshiba That is ms Patti...I was there. She also sang a little of "I Don''t Feel Noways Tired" by Rev. Cleveland she sang after reading a poem written by Ronnie's mother.

[yepallme]

@outlawz187 that's not Patti

[JoeHolte]

@cinkey8 that is NOT Patti LaBelle. That's Nona Hendryx from the group Labelle.

[cinkey8]

@JoeHolte I figured it out patti labelle ask why they told me was I thought it was patti patti austin that does not seem to patti's voice but it is very good too.

[DiscoWilliams817]

@cinkey8 it was Valarie Simpson

[TeenageWildlife]

@cinkey8 pretty sure that's Nona Hendryx and not Patti.

[LeonardoJMarquezG]

@cinkey8 I Think that's Gladys Knight

[LeonardoJMarquezG]

@cinkey8 I think that's Gladys Knight

[ghelix23]

wow, they are all up there. Patti, Aretha, Stevie, Alicia, Dionne, Cissy Houston and Whitney is also there beside her but she is barely visible because the guy is standing in front of her (~2:43) i think i saw also CeCe Winans... htey look like thay all know each other pretty well and they are like family

[TeenageWildlife]

i think cissy houston (whitney's mom) is up there at the mic with luther's brother.

[tighmir]

yes thats her,,,

[ThePino2000]

only the black ppl can sing with so many soul . loves luther 4 ever

(a white guy)

[tighmir]

thanks man... but dont down urself

[lovelyday82]

we must celebrate him...

[TSquared2001]

Man my face is flood after seeing this.

[pabankhead1]

You are ABSOLUTELY right nobody!!

We need to know that GOD have given us Dominion over the Earth!! We need to stay in the Church and believe what the good book says!!

Patty Labelle U know we love U forever!! Luther Vandross we will never Forget U! We celebrate your Life and living among us!!

[rann1968]

nobody gets down better than black folks

[racunav]

you bet.....

[darrylhaynes]

thank you.



[1oldschoolfool]

@rann1968  you got that right!

[sweedlikechoc]

amen

[manecknyc]

I like Debbie Gibson up there with all of them! Rest in peace Luther!!

[Selenee77]

beautiful God Bless him

We miss you Luther

[eaglestirreth]

Amazing.......He could not have had a better bunch of singers at his funeral !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Linda954]

Luther had a heart attack. Physical therapy was walking him when he collapsed and he wasn't able to be resuscitated.

[udon890]

It is so sad he left the world. I wish he sang more beautiful songs for us. He is a good singer.

[uwillsin]

I see Lisa fischer and Ava all Luthers background singers

[clyope4ever101]

i bet micheal jaxksons funeral will be like this. i was crying to see both of them go. rest in peace luther and micheal

[leop382]

I got Goosebumps watching that...RIP luthor xxxx

[TheMusicVisionary]

USHER RUNS WAS ON POINT

[dyceast]

Damn, there would have been so much talent at that funeral... R.I.P Luther

[Boardingcall]

god bless luther vandross.

what a video...full of emotions.

thanx for sharing. greetings from sunny germany! Oliver

[pjrockytoptn]

It was so sad, Luther Vandross was like

Elvis,  His Voice was so of a kind, he will be forever remembered.

[pjrockytoptn]

Does anyone know exactly what happened to Luther?. He had a voice know one has had even now, one of a kind

[armjoint1]

They never said what Vandross died from specifically but just said that he never fully recovered from the stroke he had 2 or 3 years earlier.

[pronkking]

I see Freddie Jackson, Melba Moore with the 'bowl hat' on...Alicia Keys..Aretha..Dionne..Stevie, who blew them away with "I Wont Complain"..Cissy..Fonzi Thornton..Patti Austin (forgot that she was very close w/ Luther)...I heard Nona Hendryx's voice...heard Usher..saw anad heard Meli'sa Morgan...Nona's voice there on the end was pretty cool. Great send-off for one of the greatest vocalists of the last century. Favorite song by Vandross?...there are many but I gotta go with, 'I Wanted Your Love'

[gaylana07]

Go to church ppl....woooh yaeh....xxx Peace

[Codyharley123]

R.I.P Luther! It is definitely our loss!!

[deluxe1222]

whats the name of the song?

[outlawz187]

Power of love(love power)

[JenniferP98]

He was the meanest and I love him to bitz like people love there soulmates

and he was born on my birthday

[THT1979]

Wow, looks like they are celebrating the wonderful life that Luther had before his untimely passing... Anyway, heaven has opened the gates to a new citizen, like what vinotilukay mentioned, and his name is Luther Vandross!

[vinotilukay]

i adore you all in luther,s funeral. you did it as if you did not lose the guy but u think that heaven is so happy because there is one guy named luther became the new citizen of heaven. thank lord for your grace.

[pronkking]

that was such a sad day. My mom was really distraught about it. He was such a sweet guy. We all loved the voice..but I had no doubts about him coming back from the stroke. Looked like it was going to happen and then one day I heard on the radio that he had a massive heart attack and died. I really couldnt believe it...still dont, in a way.

[highnote32]

All those things were complications brough on by having diabetes.