Upon Laura's return to New York, it became clear to her that she wanted to . Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Laura Vesco to show support. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Copyright 2017 by WPLG Local10.com. [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". The full name of the school she attended is the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and not the Academy of Dramatic Arts. She signed as a solo artist with Atlantic Records in 1982. The Grammy-nominated song stayed on the Billboard charts for 36 weeks peaking at number 2 and remains a karaoke favorite around the world. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. He said she had complained to a friend of a headache for about two weeks before she died, but had not sought medical attention. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. [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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, which earned her rave reviews. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. She also made television appearances, including guest spots on "CHiPs," and in the films "Mugsy's Girls" and "Backstage. 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However, 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. Failed to remove flower. [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. Scarpaci Funeral Home 1401 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11228, Moravian Cemetery 2205 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306. Death date: 0 August, 1984, Wednesday. [33], Branigan was cremated, and her ashes were scattered over Long Island Sound. She signed as a solo artist with Atlantic Records in 1982. 2 hit in Australia for Branigan) and the dance hit "Satisfaction". Harry Anderson . In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, which earned her rave reviews.Branigan recently had been working on material for a new release. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. Branigan, born July 3, 1957, and raised in Brewster, N.Y., attended the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. Branigan's fifth album, Touch (released July 7, 1987) marked a change in her career. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 69 on the Billboard charts in early 1982. Branigan was born July 3, 1952, and grew up in Armonk, New York. A reference to the latter song should have made clear she was not credited with co-writing it. 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.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\".Branigan's legacy manager and representative Kathy Golik embraced the trend and traveled to St. Louis to publicly represent Branigan among the Blues fanbase during the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, later stating her belief that Branigan and \"Gloria\" \"will forever be intertwined\" with the Blues and the city of St. Louis 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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. 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. I Know You By Heart was titel of Lauras song. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979 and not 1982, according to the record company. Please try again later. Branigan preferred not to discuss her involvement with Meadow publicly. Branigan's 9-track debut album, Branigan, was released in March 1982. The titles Solitaire and How Am I Supposed to Live Without You are songs, not albums. The Grammy-nominated song stayed on the Billboard charts for 36 weeks peaking at number 2 and remains a karaoke favorite around the world. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Just as Blues & city made a commitment to "Gloria" & Laura, I made a commitment to Blues & city as well! In Show more Show. [45][46] "Gloria" would also re-enter the Billboard charts in the wake of the Blues' championship, landing at No. Add interesting content and earn coins . [17], Branigan met attorney Larry Ross Kruteck (19361996) at a party in Manhattan in 1978, and they married in December of that year. "[4] 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 also made occasional appearances in films and television and, in 2002 received excellent reviews for playing Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical "Love, Janis. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. Self Control .more .more 6.6K Dislike Share. After high school, Laura moved to Manhattan and attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. [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. 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 song was written by Diane Warren and The Doctor. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Since then, the AP has identified other errors in the obituary. 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. 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. (Pessis, Wells), a smooth mid-tempo number. Try again later. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By the time Branigan's fourth album, Hold Me was released in July 1985, "Self Control" was a worldwide success. Laura Branigan was singer, songwriter and actress of here heart. There is a problem with your email/password. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. This is a carousel with slides. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East Quogue, said her brother Mark Branigan. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit Gloria, has died. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Tue 31 Aug 2004 06.59 EDT. Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films Flashdance and Ghostbusters.. 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. She also made television appearances, including guest spots on "CHiPs," and in the films "Mugsy's Girls" and "Backstage. and "Inspiration" from the soundtrack to "Flashdance" (1983). When their stadium's DJ learned of it, he began playing the song in the stadium to rally the team. She wasn't 47 when she died of a brain aneurysm, she was 52. "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. becoming both a meme and victory chant for Blues fans. School records, newspaper articles written about her in the 1950s and 1960s, and testimonials from childhood friends all indicate she was born in 1952. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Weve updated the security on the site. We have set your language to Branigan's other popular singles include "Solitaire," "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You?," "The Power of Love," "Spanish Eddie," "Self-Control," "Imagination." For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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. 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. In 1985, she won the Tokyo Music Festival with the song "The Lucky One". After being contacted recently by one of Branigans fans, however, the AP conducted a thorough review and established that she had actually been 52 when she died. [44] Custom-made Blues jerseys with Branigan's name and the number 82 surged in popularity during the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, with one being displayed on Branigan's Twitter page, along with other Blues merchandise sent by fans. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. Laura Branigan, 'Gloria' singer, dies at 52. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single "Gloria", stayed on the U.S. "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. She was 52. After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. 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. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. Laura Branigan 's powerful voice was a staple of early 1980s radio. 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. [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. April 18, 2016, Find a Grave regret the recognition of 1952. [18] He died of colon cancer on June 15, 1996.[6][19]. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit Gloria, has died. Other pop, disco, and adult contemporary hits from the Self Control album include "The Lucky One" (which won her a Tokyo Music Festival prize), the continental ballad "Ti Amo" (another Umberto Tozzi hit, and a No. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 2nd 2023 at 9:30 AM at 929 Bay Ridge Pkwy . The world lost the must GREAT singer ever. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Its peak position was No. She was born July 3 1957. 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. She began returning to performing in the early 2000s, most notably appearing as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis. She also contributed songs to motion picture and television soundtracks, including the Grammy and Academy Award-winning Flashdance soundtrack (1983), the Ghostbusters soundtrack (1984), and Miami Vice (1984). After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. [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. 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. Thanks for your help! On June 13, 1985, Branigan made her fourth appearance on legendary TV music show American Bandstand, performing "Spanish Eddie" and "Hold Me". In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, which earned her rave reviews. [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. [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. Originally published Aug. 28, 2004, an AP report, relying on information from her management company, claimed that the pop singer was 47 and had been born on July 3, 1957. "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. The AP issued a correction on Dec. 16, 2016. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East Quogue, said her brother Mark Branigan. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Legal Statement. Branigan's version reached No. Two songs included on the album began the careers for two then-unknowns: the English translation of "Solitaire" was the first major hit for songwriter Diane Warren, while the ballad "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" was the first major hit for its co-writer, Michael Bolton. [4] Golik has also stated her belief that Branigan and "Gloria" "will forever be intertwined" with the Blues and the city of St. In the late 70's, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Leonard Cohen. Local radio station Y98 played the song for 24 hours following the Blues' Game 7 double-overtime 21 victory over the Dallas Stars on May 8 and again two weeks later on May 22 after its Game 6 51 win over the San Jose Sharks to win the Western Conference Championship and advance to the finals. A system error has occurred. [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. After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. "I left Janis because the producers failed to file with Equity properly," she told the Sunday News in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Mount Kisco, Westchester County, New York, USA, East Quogue, Suffolk County, New York, USA. 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 . In 1996, she lost her husband to colon cancer after a two-year illness, and in 2001, she suffered a bad fall and two broken legs. The original version was recorded a few months earlier, still in 1984, under the name of one of the song's co-writers "Raf" (Raffaele Riefoli), and held the West German number 2 spot during this time period; Branigan's version enjoyed more success outside of Raf's native Italy, hitting No. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. [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. In 1985, she won the Tokyo Music Festival with the song \"The Lucky One\". Branigan was born July 3, 1952, and grew up in Armonk, New York. Laura Branigan was born on July 3, 1952 in Mount Kisco, New York. A corrected version of the story is below: Laura Branigan, Gloria singer, dies at 52. Laura made Gloria - Self Control in the 80s, the must famus songs in the world. Year should not be greater than current year. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. 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 . [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. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single "Gloria", stayed on the U.S. A burial will be held on Thursday, March 2nd 2023 at the Moravian Cemetery (2205 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306). [38] A few Blues players visited a bar in South Philadelphia called Jacks NYB to watch the NFL Wild Card game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears. The original version of this story said she died at age 47. Both "Gloria" and "Self Control" were successful in the United Kingdom, making the Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films Flashdance and Ghostbusters.. She was the middle child of three sisters. "Gloria" singer Laura Branigan died in August 2004. During the late 1970s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Photo: AP. She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979. Its peak position was No. She also is best described as having grown up in Armonk, not Brewster, as the APs original obituary said. The AP issued a correction on Dec. 16, 2016. During the late 1970s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. 4 hit \"Self Control\". Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 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. Failed to delete memorial. Branigan recently had been working on material for a new release. The album's closing track, a cover of Bryan Adams' "The Best Was Yet to Come", was produced and arranged by Branigan. The cause was attributed to a previously undiagnosed ventricular brain aneurysm. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. 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]. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. This nomination was not given to Laura Branigan alone. 2. Failed to report flower. Try again. Laura nasceu em 3 de julho de 1952, na cidade de Mount Kisco, no Condado de Westchester, em Nova Iorque.Apaixonada por msica desde a infncia, comeou a cantar no coral de uma igreja em sua cidade natal. Peter Burke returned for a second stint of duty at Local 10 News in February 2014. Learn more about managing a memorial . Lived: 33515 days = 91 years. Try again later. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. After her run of success in the 1980s, her releases in the early 1990s attracted little attention. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. In February 1996, she was selected to be part of the international jury at the XXXVII Festival Internacional de la Cancin de Via del Mar[es], in Chile. 2. Billboard top 40 pop hit in two and a half years. [35], On April 18, 2019, Jain debuted a single titled "Gloria" that is not a cover, but a tribute to Branigan. The titles "Solitaire" and "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" are songs and not albums. Branigan's performance of "Gloria" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance alongside Linda Ronstadt, Olivia Newton-John, Juice Newton and that year's winner, Melissa Manchester, becoming her only solo nomination. 46 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart for the week of June 22, 2019. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. She scored a number one smash hit in 1982 with the power pop ballad "Gloria." Web. Branigan's version was reworked with Tozzi's own arranger, Greg Mathieson, who updated its production with fellow producer Jack White to give it what Branigan called "an American kick" to match the new English lyrics. Her vocals propelled her English-language version of the French song, "Solitaire" toward the top of the U.S. charts. Branigan was born in Mount Kisco, New York and grew up in Armonk in Westchester County. ~ Kathy, Other Half Ent. Her hit single "Gloria" shot to the top of airplay charts all over the world in 1982 and 1983, setting a record as it. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. There was an error deleting this problem. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. Well, this is awkward. [citation needed], Branigan was raised in Armonk, New York,[9] and as a child attended a Catholic school in nearby Chappaqua. 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Following their January 7 victory over the Flyers, which was Binnington's first NHL start, the Blues played "Gloria" in the locker room to celebrate their victory, with it then becoming a regular locker room ritual. 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. Branigan died in her sleep of a brain aneurysm Thursday at her home in East . She would have been humbled and performed with gusto. She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979. 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 . He said she had complained to a friend of a headache for about two weeks before she died, but had not sought medical attention. I know she's there in spirit. The full name of the school she attended is the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, not the Academy of Dramatic Arts. ", 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. In 1994, not long after the release of Over My Heart, Larry Kruteck, Branigan's husband (m. 1978), was diagnosed with colon cancer. Please reset your password. [47] Golik noted that streams of "Gloria" have surged across all platforms and this has had a "trickle down" effect to the rest of Branigan's catalog, with her other hit songs such as "Self Control", "Solitaire" and "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" seeing significant upticks in streams and downloads during the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs. 2. She was 47.\rHere family lost a sister, daughter, A great missing. 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