Madonna Removes Luther Vandross Photo From AIDS Victim Tribute At The Request Of His Estate
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 stars who have succumbed to AIDS through a heartfelt photo montage synchronized with her performance of “Live to Tell.”
However, at a recent tour stop in Sacramento, California, Vandross’ image was unexpectedly included in the montage, which caught the late singer-songwriter’s estate off guard.
A representative for Vandross’ estate clarified the situation, “Luther Vandross passed away in 2005 due to complications from a stroke suffered two years earlier… While we appreciate Madonna’s recognition of those lives lost to AIDS, Luther was Never diagnosed with AIDS or the HIV Virus. We’re not sure where she or her production team received false medical information claiming otherwise.”
Upon being informed by Vandross’ estate, Madonna’s management promptly...
Throughout her tour, Madonna has paid tribute to renowned stars who have succumbed to AIDS through a heartfelt photo montage synchronized with her performance of “Live to Tell.”
However, at a recent tour stop in Sacramento, California, Vandross’ image was unexpectedly included in the montage, which caught the late singer-songwriter’s estate off guard.
A representative for Vandross’ estate clarified the situation, “Luther Vandross passed away in 2005 due to complications from a stroke suffered two years earlier… While we appreciate Madonna’s recognition of those lives lost to AIDS, Luther was Never diagnosed with AIDS or the HIV Virus. We’re not sure where she or her production team received false medical information claiming otherwise.”
Upon being informed by Vandross’ estate, Madonna’s management promptly...
- 2/29/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
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