Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Under new management and using different producers, Branigan took a more active role in her work and in the studio, seeing her return to dancefloors with the Stock-Aitken-Waterman-produced track "Shattered Glass", written by Bob Mitchell and Steve Coe, of the band Monsoon. added by cherl12345. Harry Anderson . 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She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Laura Vesco (Brooklyn, New York), who passed away on February 26, 2023, leaving to mourn family and friends. In 1984, Branigan's live show was recorded twice, for a syndicated radio concert series and a concert video. Please reset your password. After the Blues defeated the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Finals, on June 12, Y98 played "Gloria" again for 24 hours. This is a carousel with slides. Branigan's other popular singles include "Solitaire," "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You?," "The Power of Love," "Spanish Eddie," "Self-Control," "Imagination." Try again later. On Branigan's seventh and final studio album Over My Heart (August 17, 1993), the singer again produced (with Phil Ramone), and wrote and arranged. Try again later. He would not disclose the cause, although her official Web site listed it as a brain aneurysm.Gloria, a signature song from her debut album Branigan, stayed atop the pop charts for 36 weeks. To use this feature, use a newer browser. During the years after Meadow broke up, Branigan had various jobs, including a stint as one of Leonard Cohen's backup singers for his European tour in AprilAugust 1976. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Resend Activation Email. Also in 1985, Branigan performed the main theme song for the television mini-series Hollywood Wives, based on the novel by Jackie Collins. [31][32] At the time of her death, it was widely and erroneously reported that she was 47 years old, resulting from a technical error the Associated Press published after contacting Branigan's management company. She also contributed songs to motion picture and television soundtracks, including the Grammy and Academy Award-winning Flashdance soundtrack (1983), and the Ghostbusters soundtrack (1984). In 1984, she reached number one in Canada and Germany with the U.S. No. GREAT NEWS! Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. [3], Branigan and her music saw renewed popularity and public interest in 2019 in the US after "Gloria" was adopted by the NHL's St. Louis Blues as their unofficial victory song while they completed a historic mid-season turnaround to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, leading to the song entering ice hockey lore as an "unlikely championship anthem". Since then, the AP has identified other errors in the obituary. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East Quogue, said her brother Mark Branigan. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. NEW YORK (AP) When the pop singer Laura Branigan died, The Associated Press, relying on information from her management company, reported in an obituary on Aug. 28, 2004, that she was 47 and had been born on July 3, 1957. All rights reserved. The hits continued with "Spanish Eddie", which was her sixth U.S. 'Gloria' singer Laura Branigan, who died 15 years ago, is getting offers to perform her resurgent song The St. Louis Blues have adopted the 1982 hit, and fans want to hear it sung live By. In 1972, Branigan met acoustic guitarist Walker Daniels and his future wife Sharon Storm, and acoustic guitarist Chris Van Cleave, forming the folk-rock band Meadow. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit Gloria, has died. The song is played at Enterprise Center every time the Blues win a game, leading to "Play Gloria!" She was 52. She was born July 3 1957. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? [48] Forbes described "Gloria" as an "unlikely championship anthem" and noted that the Blues' Stanley Cup victory could permanently alter the meaning and legacy of the song, with it becoming forever associated with the St. Louis Blues and ice hockey in general. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East Quogue, said her brother Mark Branigan. Self Control .more .more 6.6K Dislike Share. 2 hit "Ti amo" (1984), her return to the top 40 "The Power of Love" (1987), and "Shattered Glass" (1987), which reached the top 15 of the U.S. dance chart. [23] Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. When fans of the Boston Bruins, the Blues' opponent in the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals, started re-purposing the "Play Gloria" meme it earned a rebuke from Branigan's Twitter page which went viral. [4] The song's resurgence in popularity has led to Branigan's management getting numerous requests for live performances and public appearances, leading them to release a statement reminding the public that Branigan is deceased, as well as adding a note about this to her social media accounts. Also during 1984, Branigan contributed the song "Hot Night" to the Ghostbusters soundtrack. Laura Branigan, una cantante de pop nominada varias veces a los premios Grammy y que alcanz fama internacional por su cancin Gloria, falleci debido a un aneurisma cerebral. [17], Branigan met attorney Larry Ross Kruteck (19361996) at a party in Manhattan in 1978, and they married in December of that year. The story behind the Blues new (old) postgame victory song", "How a night in a Philadelphia bar inspired the Blues' infectious 'Play Gloria' celebration", "Play Gloria! Sorry! She was 47. Branigan died in her sleep of a brain aneurysm Thursday at her home in East . Failed to delete memorial. In 1994, she sang a duet with David Hasselhoff called I Believe for the soundtrack of the television show Baywatch. She released a 13-track Best of Branigan LP the next year. Web. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. Errol Flynn's Funeral In 1959. added by cherl12345. Branigan's fifth album, Touch (released July 7, 1987) marked a change in her career. Gloria, a signature song from her debut album Branigan, stayed on the pop charts for 36 weeks and earned her a Grammy nomination for best female pop vocalist, one of two nominations in her career. She was 52. Branigan was born July 3, 1952, and grew up in Armonk, New York. Seeing her greatest level of success in the 1980s, Branigan's other singles included the Top 10 hit "Solitaire" (1983), the US Adult Contemporary Chart number one "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" (1983), the Australian No. Laura Branigan, singer, born July 3 1957; died August 26 2004, US rock singer whose biggest hit was the power anthem Gloria, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Laura Branigan: best known for power anthem Gloria. In the late 70's, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Leonard Cohen. Branigan. Laura Branigan Funeral. Branigan was born in Mount Kisco, New York and grew up in Armonk in Westchester County. She began returning to performing in the early 2000s, most notably appearing as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis. Lived: 33515 days = 91 years. Please try again later. Branigan's vocal coach was Carlo Menotti, and she worked with Steve Lukather (Toto), Dann Huff (Giant) and Michael Landau; keyboardists Greg Mathieson, Harold Faltermeyer, Michael Boddicker and Robbie Buchanan; bassists Nathan East and Dennis Belfield (Rufus); drummers Carlos Vega and Doane Perry (Jethro Tull); percussionists Paulinho Da Costa and Lenny Castro; and guest vocalists including Joe "Bean" Esposito and background vocalists including The Waters Sisters (Maxine and Julia), James Ingram, and Richard Page and Stephen George (Mr. Mister). All the misinformation prompted a revised obituary, released Friday. She scored a number one smash hit in 1982 with the power pop ballad Gloria. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 1st 2023 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Scarpaci Funeral Home (1401 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11228). The album went gold, and the single was eventually certified platinum (sales of more than two million U.S. copies). (Pessis, Wells), a smooth mid-tempo number. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 1st 2023 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Scarpaci Funeral Home (1401 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11228). In August 26. Her chart success began to wane as the decade closed and after her last two albums Laura Branigan (1990) and Over My Heart (1993) garnered little attention, she generally retired from public life for the rest of the 1990s. ", Branigan released seven albums after her debut "Branigan." He said she had complained to a friend of a headache for about two weeks before she died, but had not sought medical attention. By the time Branigan's fourth album, Hold Me was released in July 1985, "Self Control" was a worldwide success. Both "Gloria" and "Self Control" were successful in the United Kingdom, making the Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart. Share. The "Play Gloria" wave started at the Jacks NYB bar and was totally UNSCRIPTED,it's been bittersweet and a testament of Laura's musical prowess."[49]. 2. The single I Believe was originally released on CD album in 1994. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Every once in a while I'd hear one of her songs. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. She was 52. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Branigan . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, In the spring of 1983, Branigan released her second album Branigan 2. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Year should not be greater than current year. She signed as a solo artist with Atlantic Records in 1982. Its peak position was No. The original "Solitaire" was written and recorded in 1981 by French singer-songwriter Martine Clemenceau. Branigan added production to her list of credits with her cover of Vicki Sue Robinson's disco-era "Turn the Beat Around" and the atmospheric "Let Me In", a cover of an Eddie Money song. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. "[30] In later years she continued to record, and dated Tommy Bayiokos, the drummer in her band. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Laura Branigan I found on Findagrave.com. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. [45][46] "Gloria" would also re-enter the Billboard charts in the wake of the Blues' championship, landing at No. She is also best described as having grown up in Armonk, not Brewster, as the APs original obituary said. In the era of "fake news" accusations, this certainly doesn't help lend credibility to mainstream media, but, as the saying goes, it's never too late to do the right thing. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. She also had success in the United Kingdom with both \"Gloria\" and \"Self Control\" making the Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart.Seeing her greatest level of success in the 1980s, Branigan's other singles included the Top 10 hit \"Solitaire\" (1983), the U.S. AC chart number one \"How Am I Supposed to Live Without You\" (1983), the Australian No. [35], On April 18, 2019, Jain debuted a single titled "Gloria" that is not a cover, but a tribute to Branigan. School records, newspaper articles written about her in the 1950s and 1960s, and testimonials from childhood friends all indicate she was born in 1952. He would not disclose the cause, although her official Web site listed it as a brain aneurysm. The late great singer Laura Branigan was turning in her grave on Wednesday. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. Gloria, a signature song from her debut album Branigan, stayed atop the pop charts for 36 weeks and earned her a Grammy nomination for best female pop vocalist, the first of four nominations in her career. The album alternated four energetic up-tempo songs with five ballads, including one of the few songs written solely by Branigan, "I Wish We Could Be Alone". or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. The titles Solitaire and How Am I Supposed to Live Without You are songs, not albums. In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical "Love, Janis," which earned her rave reviews. A burial will be held on Thursday, March 2nd 2023 at the Moravian Cemetery (2205 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306). 1 on the Billboard adult contemporary chart. NEW YORK - When the pop singer Laura Branigan died, The Associated Press, relying on information from her management company, reported in an obituary on Aug. 28, 2004, that she was 47 and had been born on July 3, 1957. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. During the late 1970s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. [18] He died of colon cancer on June 15, 1996.[6][19]. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. The band broke up, after which Walker Daniels committed suicide. The funeral for Laura Branigan was held on August 23, 2004, at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church in Greenwich Village, New York City. Three years later, at just 52, Branigan died in her sleep of a . Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist, peaking at No. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. She was born July 3 1957. PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. Well, this is awkward. 60. U.S. radio stations were initially unreceptive to "Gloria", but after it was embraced by dance clubs it eventually won them over, becoming one of the biggest hits of the 1980s. The year 1984, while she was working with German producer Jack White,[21][22] was the height of the European synthpop era, and "Self Control", the title track of Branigan's third album, released in April 1984 became her biggest hit internationally, topping the charts in over six countries, most notably West Germany, where it spent six weeks at No. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. A corrected version of the story is below: Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit Gloria, has died. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Laura Branigan (9375990)? [6] For several years Atlantic had difficulty classifying Branigan's powerful voice. In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical "Love, Janis," which earned her rave reviews. The album also includes '"Unison",[24] which was the title track for Cline Dion's English debut CD in the same year. Laura made Gloria - Self Control in the 80s, the must famus songs in the world. Her hit single "Gloria" shot to the top of airplay charts all over the world in 1982 and 1983, setting a record as it. The song was written by Diane Warren and The Doctor. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. The Associated Press recently revealed that she died at the age of 52 and not 47, as had previously been reported in her original obituary. The Grammy-nominated song stayed on the Billboard charts for 36 weeks peaking at number 2 and remains a karaoke favorite around the world. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Laura Branigan, singer and songwriter, was born in the upstate New York town of Brewster. To see them win and to hear that song blaring and coming up in the arena and looking around and seeing people singing out as loud as they can, cheering and having a good time, it's indescribable what that's like. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9375990/laura-branigan. She wasn't 47 when she died of a brain aneurysm, she was 52. Her most successful album was 1984's platinum-selling Self Control. As she was recording new music and preparing a comeback to the music industry, she died at her home in August 2004 from a previously undiagnosed cerebral aneurysm. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. I know she's there in spirit. [33], Branigan was cremated, and her ashes were scattered over Long Island Sound. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Tena 47 aos. The song was featured on the eighth episode of the first season of the TV series, Miami Vice, entitled "The Great McCarthy", which aired on November 16, 1984. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [19] Also in 2002, her second official US hits collection, The Essentials, was released, including the long out-of-print hit "I Found Someone". She sang on major national television and radio campaigns for products including Dr Pepper, Coca-Cola and Chrysler, which sponsored her 19851986 "Hold Me" tour. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. or redistributed. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks. Branigan was also nominated for an award at the American Music Awards of 1985 for favorite pop/rock female video artist, won by Cyndi Lauper. Pop Singer. The 19901991 Laura Branigan Tour, which was kicked off with an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on July 13, 1990[25] was followed by a performance in the Trump Regency Showroom in Atlantic City, New Jersey on July 14,[26] and filmed for a syndicated U.S. television show SRO in Concert, which was released on videocassette and laserdisc; on July 15, 1990, she performed at the Warwick Musical Theatre in Rhode Island. [16] The album also included a return to the Billboard top-40 with her cover of Jennifer Rush's "Power of Love", which was one of the 20 bestselling singles in the U.S. during the Christmas season. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. [6] In 2002, she performed twice as the "singing" Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, before dropping out of the show. All rights reserved. [2], Branigan's legacy manager and representative Kathy Golik has embraced the trend, with Branigan's verified Twitter page frequently posting support for the Blues, especially during their 2019 playoff run. This account has been disabled. Please enter your email and password to sign in. My voice isn't anything like Janis Joplin's, and there were 19 of her songs in the show. Laura Branigan 's powerful voice was a staple of early 1980s radio. The full name of the school she attended is the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and not the Academy of Dramatic Arts. 4 hit "Self Control", which was released by Italian singer and songwriter Raf the same year. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single \"Gloria\", stayed on the U.S. Bobbie's Bests for Less: Save up to 50% off on Elemis, IT Cosmetics and more. "Gloria," a signature song from her debut album "Branigan," stayed on the pop charts for 36 weeks and earned her a Grammy nomination for best female pop vocalist, one of two nominations in her career. [citation needed], Branigan was raised in Armonk, New York,[9] and as a child attended a Catholic school in nearby Chappaqua. School records, newspaper articles written about her in the 1950s and 1960s, and testimonials from childhood friends all indicate that she was born in 1952. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. All rights reserved. Its peak position was No. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. Laura Branigan was singer, songwriter and actress of here heart. During the height of her career, Branigan also made acting appearances, first in 1981 in An American Girl in Berlin for West German television, and then after the success of "Gloria", guest appearances on American television series such as CHiPs ("Fox Trap", season 6, episode 16, in which she played Sarah, lead singer of the female rock band Cadillac Foxes),[20] Automan and Knight Rider. [4] Golik has also stated her belief that Branigan and "Gloria" "will forever be intertwined" with the Blues and the city of St. [10] She attended Byram Hills High School from 1966 to 1970,[11] starring in the high school musical The Pajama Game in her senior year. She also made television appearances, including guest spots on "CHiPs," and in the films "Mugsy's Girls" and "Backstage. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Oops, we were unable to send the email. She was 47.Branigan died Thursday in her sleep at her home, said her manager, John Bowers. [5] When asked how she thought Branigan would have reacted to the "Play Gloria" meme had she lived to see it, Golik said, "She was very sincere, very down to Earth, she would just have been very touched by it all. Branigan's sixth album, Laura Branigan (1990), brought her back to the Hi-NRG charts and gay clubs with "Moonlight on Water", and she scored a top-30 adult contemporary hit with "Never in a Million Years". A vocalist with a five-and-a-half octave range, she was a touring backup singer for Leonard Cohen before launching her solo career in the late 1970s. According to the Associated Press she was 47 years old. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. Durante a adolescncia, venceu diversos concursos musicais em boates de Nova York, logo atraindo ateno da indstria fonogrfica, sendo convidada a gravar discos em pouco . In 1994, not long after the release of Over My Heart, Larry Kruteck, Branigan's husband (m. 1978), was diagnosed with colon cancer. Her father was an insurance salesman and her mother was a housewife. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single "Gloria", stayed on the U.S. The original version of this story said she died at age 47. Branigan refused to accept the medical prognosis, and left the music industry to devote her attention to him. [28], After 1990, Branigan's chart success cooled in the U.S., though she was still in demand around the world and went on several global tours. 2002 I want to thank everyone who recently joined this memoriam tube!Self ControlLaura Ann Branigan (July 3, 1952 August 26, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. [36][37], The St. Louis Blues NHL team began using Branigan's version of "Gloria" as its unofficial victory song when they went on a franchise-record 11-game winning streak during the 201819 season. She also is best described as having grown up in Armonk, New York, and not Brewster, as the AP's original obituary said. The AP issued a correction on Dec. 16, 2016. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. We have set your language to "Gloria," a signature song from her debut album "Branigan," stayed on the pop charts for 36 weeks and earned her a Grammy nomination for best female pop vocalist, the first of four nominations in her career. [2] She returned to performing in the early 2000s, most notably appearing as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. 2. He said she had complained to a friend of a headache for about two weeks before she died, but had not sought medical attention. Nearly 13 years after "Gloria" singer Laura Branigan died, The Associated Press has issued numerous corrections about her 2004 obituary. [42] Branigan's official website also got updated with a new splash page which expressed support for the Blues and proclaimed Branigan as the "Original Play Gloria". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Branigan was born July 3, 1952, and grew up in Armonk, N.Y. She attended the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. In 1994, she sang a duet with David Hasselhoff called I Believe for the soundtrack of the television show Baywatch. She released a 13-track Best of Branigan LP the next year. There is a problem with your email/password. Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films "Flashdance" and "Ghostbusters.". She was 52. The album's third single, "Cry Wolf", a top-30 AC hit, did not capture the attention of pop radio stations and stalled; the ballad was recorded two years later by Stevie Nicks, and more recently by its writer Jude Johnstone. Her chart success began to wane as the decade closed and after her last two studio albums Laura Branigan (1990) and Over My Heart (1993) garnered little attention, she generally retired from public life for the rest of the 1990s. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East Quogue, said her brother Mark Branigan. This browser does not support getting your location. Failed to remove flower. NEW YORK (AP) -- Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. She was 52. Birth date: 5 November, 1892, Saturday. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Branigan preferred not to discuss her involvement with Meadow publicly. Celebrities who died young Club Join New Post. Find a grave is a very important source in genealogy, so their correction of Laura's birth year was a huge step in my research. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died at the age of 47. The dramatic turnaround in the Blues' fortunes following their adoption of "Gloria" led to it being embraced as their new victory anthem. She was 52. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. "Gloria" reappeared on the iTunes singles chart thanks to the trend, going to number 3 after the Blues won the Stanley Cup. Laura Branigan, who has died of a brain aneurysm aged 47, was a powerful singer with a five-octave range who in an earlier generation would have graced the Broadway . On June 13, 1985, Branigan made her fourth appearance on legendary TV music show American Bandstand, performing "Spanish Eddie" and "Hold Me". [31] It was reported that she had been experiencing persistent headaches for several weeks before her death, but had sought no medical attention for them. There's still time to send flowers to Laura Vesco's service. The album also featured an understated version of Carole King's "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow"; as a counterpoint to all the dance productions, it was a bare-bones piano version. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. April 18, 2016, Find a Grave regret the recognition of 1952. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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