American singer Laura Branigan, who had a big hit in the 80s with 'Gloria', has died. The 47-year old singer and actress died in her sleep from a brain aneurysm.
Branigan had hits with 'How Am I Supposed To Live Without You?', 'Solitaire' and 'Self Control' in the 80s and was nominated for four Grammy Awards. 'Gloria' was a remake of a 1970s Italian pop song, while 'How Am I Supposed To Live Without You?' was co-written with a then unknown Michael Bolton.
She also contributed to film soundtracks including 'Flashdance' and 'Ghostbusters' and even dueted with David Hasselhoff on the track 'I Believe' for the 'Baywatch' soundtrack.
Branigan appeared in several TV shows including 'ChiPS' and most recently was earning rave reviews for her portrayal of rock legend Janis Joplin in New York stage musical 'Love, Janis'.