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Luther Vandross Lives
NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ Luther Vandross took the stage at the Essence Music Festival over theJuly 1st weekend and set the record straight about his weight – and his health. The singer has trimmed down considerably, prompting speculation about his well-being.
“I exercise five days a week, I eat 1,000 calories a day, I lost 124 pounds and there ain’t nothin’ wrong with me,” Vandross told the crowd July 1 at the Louisiana Superdome.
The soul singer also took a swipe at gossip-mongers and widespread rumors last week that he had died.
“It makes me feel good when I sing this song,” he said by way of introduction to his “IfOnly For One Night.”
“And I sound real good for somebody’s who’s dead.”