Laura Branigan has died ?!!!???!!!

[stormraiser]

http://www.laurabranigan.com/Lauras_Passing.htm

Dear Fans,

It was confirmed to OneStor earlier today from Joan Di Tursi Laura's previous manager that Laura had passed away in her sleep last night Thursday August 26th of a Brain aneurysm.

Our Hearts go out to Laura's family and friends who have asked that rather then sending flowers you donate on behalf of Laura to Project Angel Food.

Project Angel Food's mission is to provide wholesome meals and nutritional counseling to men, women and children disabled by HIV/AIDS.

http://www.angelfood.org/html/earnyourwings/donate.html

Laura's music has been passed on through the years and will live on not only in our hearts but for generations to come. Laura loved performing onstage, It is where she felt happiness singing to her fans, and we as fans felt such joy in watching this talented singer share with us her thoughts, for when she sang, Laura brought so many things to the stage besides her magnificent voice, She brought Humor, Joy, Honesty, Heart felt Compassion, and most of all Love. In the audience there were times when you would feel as if it was a concert for one. And you were that lucky audience member that got to enjoy Laura all to yourself.

Her deep love and warmth made you feel as if you were the most important person in the world. Her vocal talents were known by many, even some who did not even know her by name. When a song like Gloria or Self Control came on, many would sing with smiles and perhaps remember a shared moment that they may have had to that specific song.

Laura it was your voice that caressed so many of us, and you will truly be missed not only as a singer but also as a person who has brought such happiness with your songs of feeling.

Please Join OneStor and Fans of Laura on http://www.LauraBranigan.com in lighting a candle in remembrance of such a talented artist. Ceremonies will take place on Saturday August 28th, Sunday August 29th and Monday August 30th. Times will be at 9:00 pm EST.

You left in autumn
The leaves were turning
I walked down roads of orange and gold
I saw your sweet smile
I heard your laughter
You're still here beside me every day
?Cause I know you by heart...

[OtherHD]

This was mentioned in chat earlier. I still don't know who Laura Branigan is.

[Miss Mary]

Thanks HD - I don't know who she is either. Prayers going out to her family though.

Mary

[GalvestonDuck]

Sadly, I can say that I only know her as a one-hit wonder. "Gloria, gloria, I think they got your number...." It was one of those songs that just really didn't do much for ya unless your name was Gloria. And even then, it'd have to be annoying to hear it all the time. I mean, it wasn't a love song or anything.

Sad to hear of her passing though. One-hit wonders of the 80's were sort of a cool breed.

[Stephanie]

She sang "Gloria" and one or two others.

How sad!!!

[Miss Mary]

I just looked up her bio on the Internet Movie Database:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0105104/

She was born in 1957! She was too young to die. She was 2 years younger than me......

Sad story.

Mary

[Brent]

Only 47?

[Lindaloo]

I loved her song "The Lucky One" She was big in the 80's. May she rest in peace!!

[Miss Mary]

Yes, only 47. I read an online article where she told a friend she had a headache 2 weeks ago but she didn't seek medical attention. Then she died from a brain aneurysm. Scary!

Mary

[southerngale]

How sad! And dang it, I've been suffering from headaches for a little over a week now and figured they were just migraines or really bad tension headaches. Though I know it's rare, this isn't the most comforting thread to read.

[charleston_hugo_veteran]

The other songs she sang were called " Self Control" and "Solitaire"