Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Branigan. Search above to list available cemeteries. She was 52. Peter Burke returned for a second stint of duty at Local 10 News in February 2014. She was 47.Branigan died Thursday in her sleep at her home, said her manager, John Bowers. 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. [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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. She would later appear in independent films including Mugsy's Girls (aka Delta Pi, 1985) with Oscar-winner Ruth Gordon, and the Australian film Backstage. [citation needed]. She was 47.Branigan died Thursday in her sleep at her home, said her manager, John Bowers. Copyright 2017 by WPLG Local10.com. 2004 Laura passed away of a brain aneurysm. Resend Activation Email. Her most successful album was 1984's platinum-selling Self Control. The original version of this story said she died at age 47. The titles Solitaire and How Am I Supposed to Live Without You are songs, not albums. 4 hit "Self Control", which was released by Italian singer and songwriter Raf the same year. During the late 1970s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. [23] Mount Kisco, Westchester County, New York, USA, East Quogue, Suffolk County, New York, USA. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The song was written by Diane Warren and The Doctor. In 1985, she won the Tokyo Music Festival with the song \"The Lucky One\". This memorial website was created in memory of Laura Branigan, 91, born on November 5, 1892 and passed away on August 0, 1984. [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. 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. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. [40], At the time, the Blues had the worst record in the league at 15184, had fired head coach Mike Yeo, called up rookie goaltender Jordan Binnington from the minor leagues to replace struggling starter Jake Allen, and seemed bound for a lost season. The cause was attributed to a previously undiagnosed ventricular brain aneurysm. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single "Gloria", stayed on the U.S. Write your message of sympathy today. 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. In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical "Love, Janis," which earned her rave reviews. Legal Statement. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. [4] 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. We have set your language to Laura Branigan 's powerful voice was a staple of early 1980s radio. [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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. A reference to the latter song should have made clear she was not credited with co-writing it. There is a problem with your email/password. A corrected version of the story is below: Laura Branigan, Gloria singer, dies at 52. [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. Thanks for your help! Branigan recorded a duet with David Hasselhoff which was hugely successful for being broadcast as the closing track of the Baywatch TV series. I know she's there in spirit. 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. Failed to delete memorial. Branigan was born in Mount Kisco, New York and grew up in Armonk in Westchester County. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. 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). Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. Please try again later. Both "Gloria" and "Self Control" were successful in the United Kingdom, making the Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart. Branigan recently had been working on material for a new release. 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! 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. In 1979, after a chance meeting with manager Sid Bernstein on her return from Europe, Branigan was signed by Ahmet Ertegun to Atlantic Records. The Associated Press contributed to this report. 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's version reached No. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? She performed duets with John Farnham as well as Latin pop artist Luis Miguel. 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. Laura Branigan, singer and songwriter, was born in the upstate New York town of Brewster. Branigan's maternal grandparents were William O'Hare Jr. (son of William John O'Hare and Agnes B. O'Connor) and Mary Conway (daughter of Francis J. Conway and Mary Teresa McGuiness). Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. She was 52. Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films Flashdance and Ghostbusters.. "I left Janis because the producers failed to file with Equity properly," she told the Sunday News in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her father was an insurance salesman and her mother was a housewife. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her. [35], On April 18, 2019, Jain debuted a single titled "Gloria" that is not a cover, but a tribute to Branigan. Her song 'Gloria' reached number one in Australia and Canada. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. 1. In addition, Branigan's boyfriend at the time of her passing Tommy Bayiokos, who also was in her band, said "Laura would have gladly satisfied fans' desire to hear it live. According to the Associated Press she was 47 years old. They have now turned back to 1957, born in Brewster. The album also includes '"Unison",[24] which was the title track for Cline Dion's English debut CD in the same year. Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films Flashdance and Ghostbusters.. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died at the age of 47. Laura Branigan was a Grammy-nominated pop singer, songwriter, and actress. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Her songs also appeared on soundtracks for the films Flashdance and Ghostbusters.. Jacks members say they have trademarked "Play Gloria" and they have sold over 700 shirts bearing the phrase. In 1985, she won the Tokyo Music Festival with the song "The Lucky One". In 1984, she reached number one in Canada and Germany with the U.S. No. Branigan's 9-track debut album, Branigan, was released in March 1982. "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. Branigan was born July 3, 1952, and grew up in Armonk, N.Y. She attended the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. Branigan put Kruteck on herbal treatments, eventually nursing him full-time. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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 [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 Associated Press recently revealed that she died at the age of 52 and not 47, as had previously been reported in her original obituary. School records, newspaper articles written about her in the 1950s and 1960s, and testimonials from childhood friends all indicate she was born in 1952. and DJ Matt Cella obliged by putting on Branigan's catchy pop hit every commercial break. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 1. 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. 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. She was 52. Its peak position was No. She signed as a solo artist with Atlantic Records in 1982. 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After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. All rights reserved. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. Just as Blues & city made a commitment to "Gloria" & Laura, I made a commitment to Blues & city as well! The late great singer Laura Branigan was turning in her grave on Wednesday. Try again later. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The single I Believe was originally released on CD album in 1994. On August 15, 1995, Branigan was a guest on the TV show Talking Food, hosted by Robin Leach and broadcast by the Food Network, and she promoted the album and sang "Dim All the Lights", before preparing her Summer Delight pasta dish on the show.[29]. There's still time to send flowers to Laura Vesco's service. 2 hit in Australia for Branigan) and the dance hit "Satisfaction". Branigan was born July 3, 1952, and grew up in Armonk, New York. Branigan died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East Quogue, said her brother Mark Branigan. LauraBraniganOnline.com, the Official Laura Branigan Website, uses Macromedia Flash technology and Javascript. Tue 31 Aug 2004 06.59 EDT. 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. Would you like to offer Laura Vescos loved ones a condolence message? She is survived by her mother, two brothers and a sister. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. During the late 1970s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. or redistributed. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. [15][16] The record was not properly promoted and never re-released. Every once in a while I'd hear one of her songs. She was born July 3 1957. 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. ~Kathy,Other Half Entertainment #PlayGloria", "How 'Gloria' Became the St. Louis' Song & Why Every Keeps Saying 'Play Gloria! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 2. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist, peaking at No. She was 52. There is no photo or video of Laura Vesco.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. [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. There was an error deleting this problem. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. She would have been humbled and performed with gusto. She scored a number one smash hit in 1982 with the power pop ballad "Gloria." [39][40][41], A club member kept yelling, "Play 'Gloria!'" Branigan's "Gloria" was a cover of a song written by Italian singer-songwriters Giancarlo Bigazzi and Umberto Tozzi. Editor's note: This article has been corrected. She is also best described as having grown up in Armonk, not Brewster, as the APs original obituary said. [33], Branigan was cremated, and her ashes were scattered over Long Island Sound. She signed with Atlantic Records in 1979, not 1982, according to the record company. A reference to the latter song should have made clear that she was not credited with co-writing it. 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. NEW YORK Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. April 18, 2016, Find a Grave regret the recognition of 1952. 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. [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. Try again later. However, neither song was supported by a music video, and both stalled at the low end of the Hot 100 chart. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. Laura Branigan, 'Gloria' singer, dies at 52. Laura Branigan died in her sleep at her lodge in East Quogue, New York, on August 26, 2004, at age 52. Laura Branigan, a Grammy-nominated pop singer best known for her 1982 platinum hit "Gloria," has died. (In concerts and television appearances throughout her career, Branigan accompanied herself on the piano for the song.). Add to your scrapbook. Upon Laura's return to New York, it became clear to her that she wanted to . 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. This nomination was not given to Laura Branigan alone. Billboard top 40 pop hit in two and a half years. We will remember him forever. If she were here, I know she would have participated in a very big way. 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. In 2002 she starred as Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, which earned her rave reviews. Market data provided by Factset. 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". Its peak position was No. 2 hit \"Ti amo\" (1984), her return to the top 40 \"The Power of Love\" (1987), the top hit 15 dance Shattered Glass. Since then, the AP has identified other errors in the obituary. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Laura Branigan I found on Findagrave.com. During the late 1970s, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen. 2, according to Billboard.com. Branigan's other popular singles include Solitaire, How Am I Supposed To Live Without You?,. Family members linked to this person will appear here. After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. Branigan recently had been working on material for a new release. Harry Anderson . For her 1990 self-titled album, see, "Play Gloria" association with St. Louis Blues. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. [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. [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. ", Branigan released seven albums after her debut "Branigan." She also is best described as having grown up in Armonk, New York, and not Brewster, as the AP's original obituary said. Her vocals propelled her English-language version of the French song, "Solitaire" toward the top of the U.S. charts. Verify and try again. [6] For several years Atlantic had difficulty classifying Branigan's powerful voice. 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). On June 13, 1985, Branigan made her fourth appearance on legendary TV music show American Bandstand, performing "Spanish Eddie" and "Hold Me". After the death of her husband, Lawrence Kruteck, in 1996, Branigan stopped performing but returned to the stage in 2001. All the misinformation prompted a revised obituary, released Friday. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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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). Her name blipped back briefly in August 2004 when she died in her sleep of a brain aneurysm. School records, newspaper articles written about her in the 1950s and 1960s, and testimonials from childhood friends all indicate she was born in 1952. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. I will remember you forever I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. Try again later. Death date: 0 August, 1984, Wednesday. based on information from your browser. Branigan's other popular singles include "Solitaire," "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You?," "The Power of Love," "Spanish Eddie," "Self-Control," "Imagination." In the late 70's, she toured Europe as a backing vocalist for Leonard Cohen. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Birth date: 5 November, 1892, Saturday. Self Control .more .more 6.6K Dislike Share. 2. added by cherl12345. 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. Laura Branigan In Memoriam ..Died August 26, 2004 478,506 views Oct 18, 2020 I want to thank everyone who recently joined this memoriam tube! Branigan preferred not to discuss her involvement with Meadow publicly. In Show more Show. She signed as a solo artist with Atlantic Records in 1982. Also in 1985, Branigan performed the main theme song for the television mini-series Hollywood Wives, based on the novel by Jackie Collins. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. It also stayed on the U.S. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. [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 died of a brain aneurysm Thursday in her sleep at her home in East Quogue, said her brother Mark Branigan. In 1984, she reached number one in Canada and Germany with the U.S. No. She was nominated for two -- not four -- Grammy Awards. GREAT NEWS! 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 2nd 2023 at 9:30 AM at 929 Bay Ridge Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11228. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [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. The Grammy-nominated song stayed on the Billboard charts for 36 weeks peaking at number 2 and remains a karaoke favorite around the world. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. She was 47. Branigan recently had been working on material for a new release. 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. She was born July 3 1957. In the spring of 1983, Branigan released her second album Branigan 2. Tena 47 aos. 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. [citation needed]. 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 . This browser does not support getting your location. ~ Kathy, Other Half Ent. I Know You By Heart was titel of Lauras song. Her hit single "Gloria" shot to the top of airplay charts all over the world in 1982 and 1983, setting a record as it. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [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". Celebrities who died young Club Join New Post. He said she had complained to a friend of a headache for about two weeks before she died, but had not sought medical attention. 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 was singer, songwriter and actress of here heart. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, It was reported in the media that she had been experiencing headaches for several weeks before her death, but did not seek medical attention. Laura Branigan was born on July 3, 1952 in Mount Kisco, New York. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 12 on the hot 100 and spent three weeks at No. 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. 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