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Rebekah Del Rio, singer known for moving performance in ‘Mulholland Drive,’ dies at 57

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The renowned singer-songwriter Rebekah Del Rio, famously associated with her work in the timeless film “Mulholland Drive” by David Lynch, has passed away.

According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Del Rio passed away at her residence. However, they haven’t provided details on the main reason for her demise yet. At this point, it’s only stated ‘deferred’ on online records. Del Rio was 57 years old.

In the 2001 thriller directed by Lynch, the character Del Rio served as the alluring figure at Club Silencio, introduced as “The Weeping Woman of Los Angeles.” Beneath a red velvet curtain, with smeared mascara and a crystal teardrop on her face, Del Rio delivered an emotional a cappella rendition of “Llorando,” which is a Spanish adaptation of Roy Orbison’s “Crying.” Her voice reverberated throughout the venue, causing tears to well up in the eyes of the fictional characters played by Naomi Watts and Laura Harring. However, Del Rio’s performance came to an abrupt end when she fainted and was removed from the stage.

Music

In his career, the director left behind a rich collection of albums and musical ventures that mirrored the unique, eccentric nature of his films. Musicians who collaborated with him during various stages of his creative path share their experiences of composing music under his guidance.

As a devoted fan of the silver screen, I was fortunate enough to have worked with the visionary David Lynch, one of the few musical artists he collaborated with. Sadly, this extraordinary director departed from us in January. Beyond our collaboration, I had the privilege of working alongside Angelo Badalamenti, the composer for “Twin Peaks,” as well as Julee Cruise and Chrystabell, both singers who graced the set of “Twin Peaks.” Most recently, Chrystabell, who starred in “Twin Peaks: The Return” with Lynch, took to social media to pay her respects to me.

Your voice, so stunningly beautiful and powerful, leaves me spellbound. I hope your soul finds its deepest tranquility and your heart peace. Thank you for the compassion and concern you extended to me; it’s etched deeply within my heart.” (Chrystabell’s caption for a still of Del Rio in “Mulholland Drive” cameo)

Beyond just “Mulholland Drive,” I graced David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks: The Return” as a captivating musical guest, where I performed my ethereal rock ballad “No Stars.” My filmography also boasts titles like “This Teacher,” “2307: Winter’s Dream,” “Southland Tales,” and “Rabbits,” as per IMDb. As a cinephile, these roles have been an incredible journey for me.

Before collaborating with Lynch, Del Rio had already garnered recognition in the Netherlands around the mid-1990s, particularly for the lead single from her first album, “Nobody’s Angel.” To further advance her musical career, she relocated to Nashville and was signed by Giant Records. However, an unfortunate car accident hindered her plans for success.

Voices

Appreciation: Long live the wizard, David Lynch

The filmmaker encourages us to expand our imaginative boundaries by presenting films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive,” which embody a distinctly American form of the surreal.

In an interview with the Guardian last year, she remembered how another man collided with her, effectively taking away her chance, and as a result, she witnessed her own dreams crumble.

In the course of her musical journey, she worked with Il Divo, producer Heather Holley, and composer Danny Elfman, to name a few. Her body of work encompasses her 2011 album “Love Hurts Love Heals,” a rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” and her 2021 single “Adios.” Just days before her passing, Del Rio graced a charity event hosted by the Philosophical Research Society with her performance.

Del Rio is preceded in death by her son Phillip, who died of cancer in 2009.

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2025-06-28 02:01

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