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.
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