Luther Vandross has tracheotomy as he recovers from stroke

Luther Vandross has had a throat operation to fight off pneumonia as he tries to recover from that stroke he suffered earlier this month. The singer's manager confirmed he had undergone a tracheotomy but said it had been done in such a way as not to affect the vocal cords. "We're waiting for him to regain full consciousness," she told the BBC. "I am told that this may take some time." She added that family and friends appreciated the "tremendous outpouring of well wishes and prayers" sent by fans.