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. and "Inspiration" from the soundtrack to "Flashdance" (1983). Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single "Gloria", stayed on the U.S. 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. Kruteck survived for another two and a half years and died on June 15, 1996, after which Branigan stopped performing. [33], Branigan was cremated, and her ashes were scattered over Long Island Sound. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [citation needed]. 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 2. The original version of this story said she died at age 47. She also made television appearances, including guest spots on "CHiPs," and in the films "Mugsy's Girls" and "Backstage. Please try again later. [4] Golik has also stated her belief that Branigan and "Gloria" "will forever be intertwined" with the Blues and the city of St. He said she had complained to a friend of a headache for about two weeks before she died, but had not sought medical attention. Branigan recently had been working on material for a new release. Branigan was born in Mount Kisco, New York and grew up in Armonk in Westchester County. [5], Laura Ann Branigan was born on July 3, 1952, in Mount Kisco, New York,[6] near New York City, the fourth of five children born to Irish-American parents[7] Kathleen O'Hare Branigan[8] and James Branigan Sr., an account executive and mutual funds broker; they later separated. Write your message of sympathy today. She was 52. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. Branigan died in her sleep at her lodge in East Quogue, New York, on August 26, 2004, aged 52. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist, peaking at No. [citation needed]. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit Gloria, has died. "Gloria", an Italian love song recorded in 1979 by Umberto Tozzi and successful in several European countries, was released as the album's second single. 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. She was 52. Self Control .more .more 6.6K Dislike Share. She was 47.Branigan died Thursday in her sleep at her home, said her manager, John Bowers. Branigan put Kruteck on herbal treatments, eventually nursing him full-time. 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). [17], Branigan had official greatest hits collections released in South America, Japan, Germany, South Africa, and the U.S.; the U.S. collection was released in 1995. PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. Well, this is awkward. Branigan's version reached No. In early 2001, Branigan's return to the stage was postponed, when she broke both of her femurs in a 10-foot fall from a ladder while she was hanging wisteria outside her three-bedroom lakeside home in Westchester County, New York, resulting in physical therapy for six months. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. 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. A corrected version of the story is below: Laura Branigan, Gloria singer, dies at 52. Learn more about managing a memorial . [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. Laura Branigan died in her sleep at her lodge in East Quogue, New York, on August 26, 2004, at age 52. After being contacted recently by one of Branigans fans, the AP conducted a thorough review and established that she was actually 52 when she died. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. [34], At Byram Hills High School in Armonk, New York, the Laura Branigan Memorial Scholarship is given annually to a senior for excellence in the performing arts. Legal Statement. The next day the Blues went on to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers in a 30 shutout. During the late 1970s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. 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. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. After being contacted recently by one of Branigan's fans, the AP conducted a thorough review and established that she was actually 52 when she died. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died at the age of 47. In 1984, she reached number one in Canada and Germany with the U.S. No. This memorial website was created in memory of Laura Branigan, 91, born on November 5, 1892 and passed away on August 0, 1984. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. In Show more Show. A reference to the latter song should have made clear she was not credited with co-writing it. A system error has occurred. Funeral arrangement under the care ofScarpaci Funeral Home Inc. 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. 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. Laura Branigan was a Grammy-nominated pop singer, songwriter, and actress. GREAT NEWS! Since then, the AP has identified other errors in the obituary: Her hit song Gloria was on the U.S. pop chart for 36 weeks, not atop it for that long. ~Kathy,Other Half Entertainment #PlayGloria", "How 'Gloria' Became the St. Louis' Song & Why Every Keeps Saying 'Play Gloria! A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 2nd 2023 at 9:30 AM at 929 Bay Ridge Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11228. There is no photo or video of Laura Vesco.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. [23] Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Her most successful studio album was 1984's platinum-selling Self Control. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Her song 'Gloria' reached number one in Australia and Canada. [12], Between 1970 and 1972, Branigan attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City,[12] and supported herself by working as a waitress. Her most successful album was 1984's platinum-selling Self Control. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. In the spring of 1983, Branigan released her second album Branigan 2. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. "They just went nuts when they heard it, and we loved watching it," Blues forward Robby Fabbri said. 1. 2 hit in Australia for Branigan) and the dance hit "Satisfaction". Billboard top 40 pop hit in two and a half years. After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, which earned her rave reviews. Laura made Gloria - Self Control in the 80s, the must famus songs in the world. The hits continued with "Spanish Eddie", which was her sixth U.S. Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films Flashdance and Ghostbusters.. 12 on the hot 100 and spent three weeks at No. [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. Although most sources at the time of her death gave Branigan's birth year as 1957, reliable sources subsequently confirmed she was born in 1952. completed a historic mid-season turnaround, Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Learn how and when to remove this template message, XXXVII Festival Internacional de la Cancin de Via del Mar, "Vampire Weekend & Phish Cover Laura Branigan's 'Gloria' to Salute NHL Champs St. Louis Blues", "Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died", "One More St. Louis Blues Win, And Laura Branigan's 'Gloria' Becomes An Unlikely Championship Anthem", "2/3 It truly makes me smile to know that Laura & "Gloria" will forever be intertwined with @StLouisBlues & city of St. Louis, & I feel that connection personally too.THANKS AGAIN for welcoming me so warmly to STL. 2, according to Billboard.com. Branigan . She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. That's the message Laura Branigan's former drummer and confidant wants to send to the Trump 2020 campaign, which had the 1982 hit blaring as Air Force One pulled into a Freeland, Mich . Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films "Flashdance" and "Ghostbusters.". Her pop single "Looking Out for Number One", from her unreleased album Silver Dreams, made a brief appearance on the U.S. dance chart, reaching No. Branigan. '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. 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). This account has been disabled. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. All rights reserved. On June 13, 1985, Branigan made her fourth appearance on legendary TV music show American Bandstand, performing "Spanish Eddie" and "Hold Me". [27][non-primary source needed] She wasn't 47 when she died of a brain aneurysm, she was 52. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, In 1984, Branigan's live show was recorded twice, for a syndicated radio concert series and a concert video. Branigan's other popular singles include Solitaire, How Am I Supposed To Live Without You?,. Please reset your password. 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". In 1994, she sang a duet with David Hasselhoff called "I Believe" for the soundtrack of the television show "Baywatch." Market data provided by Factset. 2 hit \"Ti amo\" (1984), her return to the top 40 \"The Power of Love\" (1987), the top hit 15 dance Shattered Glass. He said she had complained to a friend of a headache for about two weeks before she died, but had not sought medical attention. She was 47.\rHere family lost a sister, daughter, A great missing. 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. Bobbie's Bests for Less: Save up to 50% off on Elemis, IT Cosmetics and more. [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 also is best described as having grown up in Armonk, not Brewster, as the APs original obituary said. 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. 2004 Laura passed away of a brain aneurysm. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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". Laura Branigan, the high-volume, Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East Quogue, N . There was an error deleting this problem. Branigan was born July 3, 1952, and grew up in Armonk, New York. [2] From January 2019 the Blues would post a 30-10-5 record in the remaining games to finish at 45-28-9 and qualify for a playoff spot, eventually advancing to the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals, the teams' first Stanley Cup Final since 1970, where they defeated the Boston Bruins in 7 games to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Photo: AP. There's still time to send flowers to Laura Vesco's service. "I was sort of relieved. The Grammy-nominated song stayed on the Billboard charts for 36 weeks peaking at number 2 and remains a karaoke favorite around the world. [citation needed], Branigan was raised in Armonk, New York,[9] and as a child attended a Catholic school in nearby Chappaqua. The full name of the school she attended is the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and not the Academy of Dramatic Arts. She also made television appearances, including guest spots on CHIPS, and in the films Mugsys Girls and Backstage., Branigan released seven albums after her debut Branigan, including Solitaire, Self Control, and How Am I Supposed to Live Without You, which was co-written with Michael Bolton. In 1985, she won the Tokyo Music Festival with the song "The Lucky One". The AP issued a correction on Dec. 16, 2016. He said she had complained to a friend of a headache for about two weeks before she died, but had not sought medical attention. [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. Branigan died in her sleep of a brain aneurysm Thursday at her home in East . Branigan's 9-track debut album, Branigan, was released in March 1982. For her 1990 self-titled album, see, "Play Gloria" association with St. Louis Blues. The Official Laura Branigan Website - A comprehensive site on Laura Branigan including news concert info biography discography media features discussion fun stuff and the official online store. 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. In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, which earned her rave reviews. She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979, not 1982, according to the record company. 1. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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