I heard that he was the only surviving child.

And, that her other children had passed away from complications of illnesses such as diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure. I think Luther's father passed away from a complication of diabetes. This is really and truly sad.
I wonder why his mother hasn't moved down to his New York place to stay closer?

If Luther is 52, I"m sure she's up in age and SHOULD be retired.
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