Luther Vandross' mother yesterday said the singer was still "touch and go" following his stroke three weeks ago, but that his condition was steadily improving. In a statement to the press Mary Vandross said: "Right after the stroke, he was in grave danger; it was very touch and go. But I feel that it is just a matter of time before he improves and to me, his appearance gets better daily. It's a very slow process."
Aretha Franklin is hosting a candlelight vigil and prayer service for Vandross on 19 May at the Little Rock Baptist Church in Detroit.