American pop star Madonna has removed a photo of legendary R&B singer Luther Vandross from the AIDS tribute portion of her Celebrations tour. According to media outlet Page Six, the photo was removed at the request of the late singer's estate.
Madonna removes Luther Vandross from AIDS memorial show
Throughout her latest tour, Madonna has remembered the names of friends and celebrities who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS.The memorial consisted of a photo montage of the 1986 hit song being performed. tell in order to live.
The pop star was joined at the emotional memorial service by Herb Ritts, Keith Haring, Freddie Mercury and Sylvester.
To the surprise of Luther's estate, Vandross was included in a montage during a performance in California earlier this month.
The late singer's estate immediately contacted Madonna's touring team and asked for a correction.
“Luther Vandross passed away in 2005 due to complications from a stroke he suffered two years earlier,” a representative for his family told Page Six.
The rep continued: “While we appreciate Madonna acknowledging the lives lost to AIDS, Luther was never diagnosed with AIDS or the HIV virus.”
“We do not know where she or her production team received false medical information claiming otherwise. We are currently working with her management to remove Luther Vandross from the memorial.” We are in the process of contacting them,” the foundation spokesperson added.
“His death in 2005 was in no way due to complications from AIDS.”
According to the author and editor, Encyclopedia MadonicaMatthew Rettenmund says he first noticed Luther Vandross' inclusion in an Instagram post after Madonna fans were able to add their late friend to an AIDS memorial montage.
Matthew says: “But astute observers also noticed the sudden addition of Luther Vandross. Vandross was gay (and kept it a secret until the end) and lost weight due to AIDS-related illnesses. Although there were rumors, his death in 2005 was never thought to be due to complications from AIDS.
Page 6 It also notes that the late singer once sued a British music magazine in 1985 for attributing his dramatic weight loss to AIDS.
Madonna's team has not yet commented on the matter.
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