Luther Vandross suffered a stroke Wednesday.

"Vandross is under medical care and his family and friends are hopeful for a speedy recovery," Carmen Romano, the singer's business manager, said in a statement.

News of Vandross' attack came from his label, J Records. There was no word on his condition, or details on where he was being treated.

The singer's latest album, Dance With My Father, is due out June 17.

The album is the 15th of Vandross' solo career, and features contributions by Beyoncé Knowles, Queen Latifah and Stevie Wonder, among others.

He was scheduled to perform April 30 in Memphis at grand-opening ceremonies for the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, dedicated to the legendary R&B label Stax Records (home to the likes of Otis Redding and Sam and Dave).

Vandross' health has been the subject of speculation for years due to his very public battles with the bulge. The sultry-voiced, six-foot-three soul man has weighed as much as 340 pounds, as little as 200. In recent years, he's been on the svelte side.