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Los Angeles Times
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Rebekah Del Rio, singer known for moving performance in ‘Mulholland Drive,' dies at 57
Rebekah Del Rio, the singer-songwriter known for bringing her talents to the David Lynch classic 'Mulholland Drive,' has died. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed Del Rio died in her home but did not disclose a primary cause of death, which is currently listed online as deferred. She was 57. In Lynch's 2001 thriller, Del Rio was the siren of the Club Silencio and introduced as 'La Llorona de Los Angeles.' In front of a red velvet curtain with smudged mascara and a crystal teardrop on her cheek, Del Rio delivered a moving a cappella performance of 'Llorando,' a Spanish-language take of Roy Orbison's 'Crying.' Her voice echoes through the venue, bringing tears to the characters portrayed by stars Naomi Watts and Laura Harring. Del Rio's appearance suddenly ends when she collapses and is carried off stage. Del Rio was one of a handful of musical acts who collaborated with Lynch. The visionary director died in January. He also also worked with 'Twin Peaks' composer Angelo Badalamenti, and singers Julee Cruise and Chrystabell. The last, who starred alongside Lynch in 'Twin Peaks: The Return,' paid tribute to Del Rio on social media. 'The beauty and astonishing power of your voice could actually take my breath away. May your spirit know the deepest peace, may your heart rest,' Chrystabell captioned a still of Del Rio's 'Mulholland Drive' cameo. 'Thank you for the kindness and care you showed me, it is written on my heart.' In addition to 'Mulholland Drive,' Del Rio appeared in Lynch's 'Twin Peaks: The Return' as a musical guest and performed her dreamy rock ballad 'No Stars.' Her screen credits also include films 'This Teacher,' '2307: Winter's Dream,' 'Southland Tales' and 'Rabbits,' according to IMDb. Prior to working with Lynch, Del Rio gained popularity in the Netherlands during the mid-1990s for the title track of her debut album 'Nobody's Angel.' She briefly moved to Nashville to take her music career to the next level — she was signed to Giant Records — but a car accident got in the way of those ambitions. 'Some man crashed into me and basically stole my opportunity, and I saw my own dream die,' she recalled to the Guardian in a 2022 interview. She continued to pursue music, counting Il Divo, producer Heather Holley and composer Danny Elfman among her collaborators. Her discography includes her 2011 album 'Love Hurts Love Heals,' a cover of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' and her 2021 single 'Adios.' Weeks before her death, Del Rio performed at a charity event for the Philosophical Research Society. Del Rio is preceded in death by her son Phillip, who died of cancer in 2009.
USA Today
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Rebekah Del Rio, who sang 'Llorando' in David Lynch's 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 57
Rebekah Del Rio, whose soulful performance of "Llorando" added new layers of poignancy to the David Lynch classic "Mulholland Drive," has died at 57. Del Rio died in her Los Angeles home Monday, June 23, according to the office of the city's medical examiner, who confirmed the news to USA TODAY Friday, June 27. Both the cause and manner of death were listed as deferred, meaning a deputy medical examiner completed an initial examination but required more studies and tests to make a final determination. The process could take several months. David Lynch, legendary director of 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet,' dead at 78 An up-and-coming singer-songwriter, Del Rio was discovered by Lynch in the '90s after their shared agent organized an introduction. At that point, she had already recorded "Llorando," a Spanish-language version of Roy Orbison's "Crying." Lynch wrote the number into "Mulholland Drive," in a now-iconic scene that sees Del Rio in two-toned eyeshadow and a bedazzled tear, singing the heartbreaking anthem to lead stars Naomi Watts and Laura Harring, the sorrow echoing in an empty theater. "There were many takes. And with every take, I sang along, because I felt I had to produce that same feeling with the vibrato in my throat so the audience could see it," Del Rio told IndieWire in 2022. "I also wanted the beautiful girls in the balcony, Laura Harring and Naomi Watts, to experience it live. They were present while I was doing my scene, so I sang to them." Del Rio's music went on to be featured in several other Hollywood projects, including "Twin Peaks: The Return," another Lynch project, and the action movie "Sin City."
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rebekah Del Rio, ‘Mulholland Drive' Singer of ‘Llorando,' Dead at 57
Rebekah Del Rio, the singer who delivered a powerful, Spanish-language rendition of a Roy Orbison classic in a pivotal scene in David Lynch's Mulholland Drive, has died at the age of 57. The Los Angeles Coroner's Office confirmed Del Rio's death to Variety, noting she died June 23 at her home in Los Angeles. A cause of death was not provided. More from Rolling Stone Bobby Sherman, Teen Music and Television Star, Dead at 81 Patrick Walden, Babyshambles Guitarist, Dead at 46 David Lynch Script for Unfinished Film Sells for $150,000 at Auction The Chula Vista, California-born Del Rio first recorded 'Llorando,' a Spanish-language version of Orbison's 'Crying,' in 1994. The track netted the singer a record contract in Nashville, where she recorded her debut album, 1994's Nobody's Angel. A few years later, Hollywood agent Brian Loucks, who had both Del Rio and Lynch as clients, introduced the two at the director's recording studio, where she performed 'Llorando' for Lynch. The performance inspired the now-iconic Club Silencio scene in 2001's Mulholland Drive: The scene not only serves as the turning point in Lynch's cult classic, but was also among the first scenes he shot when he decided to convert Mulholland Drive from a rejected ABC pilot episode into a full-length feature film. Lynch then cast Del Rio herself to appear as the Club Silencio singer, delivering 'many takes' of her 'Llorando.' 'Because I am a natural-born singer, and I don't know how to lip-sync, I sang along for every take of that scene,' Del Rio told Indie Wire in 2022. 'I've seen lip-syncing in a lot of films and television and have noticed the vibrato in their throats is not moving. It's pretty apparent that they're not really singing. For me, it takes away from the experience. I didn't want anyone to think that I was lip-syncing. Though it's ironic because, as you point out, the scene is set up with an illusion in mind, and I faint in the middle of the song, yet the recording still goes on. No hay banda. It's all an illusion.' She continued, 'There were many takes. And with every take, I sang along, because I felt I had to produce that same feeling with the vibrato in my throat so the audience could see it. I also wanted the beautiful girls in the balcony, [the film's stars] Laura Harring and Naomi Watts, to experience it live. They were present while I was doing my scene, so I sang to them. David uses live mics when he's filming, by the way. He's always listening.' Lynch and Del Rio would collaborate one more time, with the singer (as herself) performing alongside Moby in one of the roadhouse music scenes in Twin Peaks: The Return; per Del Rio's own suggestion, she performed 'No Stars,' a song Lynch himself wrote. Del Rio also appeared on the big screen in the 2006 film Southland Tales to perform 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' while her vocals were heard on the soundtracks for films like Sin City and Man on Fire. According to Variety, Del Rio performed 'Llorando' live just weeks before her death at a Mulholland Drive screening at a Philosophical Research Society charity event in Los Angeles. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century
Mint
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Rebekah Del Rio, voice of ‘Llorando' in ‘Mulholland Drive', dies at 57
Rebekah Del Rio, the American singer-songwriter best known for her unforgettable performance of 'Llorando' in David Lynch's 2001 film 'Mulholland Drive', passed away on 23 June at her home in Los Angeles. She was 57. The news of her death was confirmed by the Los Angeles Coroner's Office. At this time, no further details about the cause have been released. Del Rio's nephew, Dan Coronado, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, writing, 'Just found out my Tia Becky passed away, and we literally just saw her on Father's Day. So grateful the kids got to hear her sing, and also that I didn't listen to her and secretly recorded the moment (sic).' He praised her 'God-given talent' and remembered her as someone who shared her gift generously. In his emotional tribute, he referenced her most famous song and wrote, 'Her most famous song is titled 'Llorando', which is named after Roy Orbison's song 'Crying', which I'm doing right now as I type this out.' Del Rio rose to prominence through her deeply moving Spanish-language version of 'Crying', performed a cappella in an iconic scene in 'Mulholland Drive'. The rendition stunned viewers and quickly became one of the most memorable moments in cinema. She had revealed in past interviews that the version used in the film was a secret recording from her first meeting with director David Lynch. Although she didn't realise it at the time, she sang along with each take, creating something magical. She later reunited with Lynch in the 'Twin Peaks: The Return' series, where she performed 'No Stars', a haunting piece based on a poem written by Lynch himself. Del Rio's powerful, emotional voice left a lasting impression on both audiences and fellow artists. Her ability to evoke feeling through music made her a treasured figure in the worlds of film and music alike. Tributes have begun to pour in across social media, with fans and colleagues mourning the loss of a singular talent who could make hearts break with just a few notes.
Express Tribune
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘Mullhollad Drive' fame singer Rebekah Del Rio dies at 57
Singer and actress Rebekah Del Rio, most recognised for her emotional performance of 'Llorando' in David Lynch's 2001 film Mulholland Drive, has passed away at age 57. The news was confirmed by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, though the cause of death has not been disclosed. Del Rio's unforgettable scene in Mulholland Drive, set in the mysterious Club Silencio, became one of the most talked-about moments in Lynch's surreal thriller. In it, she delivers a stunning Spanish-language rendition of Roy Orbison's 'Crying,' moving the film's lead characters played by Naomi Watts and Laura Harring to tears. Although the character collapses mid-song to reveal a lip-syncing twist, Del Rio actually sang live for every take to maintain emotional authenticity. 'I'm a natural-born singer. I don't know how to lip-sync,' she said in a 2022 interview with IndieWire. Her collaboration with Lynch continued throughout her career. She performed in Twin Peaks: The Return in 2017 and remained a fixture at related fan events. Just two weeks before her death, she appeared at a charity screening of Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles. Beyond Lynch's work, Del Rio's voice appeared in films like Sin City, Man on Fire, and Southland Tales. Her rendition of the U.S. national anthem in the latter was widely praised for its emotional depth. Fans have taken to social media to honor her legacy. 'There will never be another voice like hers,' one wrote. Another called her 'unforgettable and unmatched.'
