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Indianapolis Star
30-07-2025
- Health
- Indianapolis Star
Lead can present a danger to Hoosiers. Here's how to reduce your exposure
Lead poisoning can affect any Hoosier, but children are most at risk of exposure because there is no safe amount of lead that can enter a child's body. Experts say there are ways to reduce exposure. Michelle Del Rio, professor at Indiana University, is working to prevent low-level chronic lead exposure in children and her work has led her to understand how people can avoid lead. 'Indianapolis has historically been impacted by smelting operations and industry and some vulnerable populations can still be at very high risk of exposure,' Del Rio said. Del Rio is researching how to better categorize non-traditional sources of lead in Indianapolis, especially in high-risk neighborhoods, and says the most effective way to reduce exposure is knowing where the sources are and covering or removing it from the environment. When someone ingests or inhales lead particles, the body confuses them with other minerals, Del Rio said. This can mean lead will follow calcium being sent to bones or zinc to red blood cells and invade important biologic functions in the body. 'In very young children, when lead binds to zinc and goes into red blood cells, it circulates throughout the body and literally passes through the barrier meant to protect the brain from toxicants,' Del Rio said. 'Lead in the brain can be confused with calcium, which can then interfere with normal development of the brain.' Gabe Filippelli, also at IU, has worked on lead issues and exposures for more than two decades and said poisoning in children can inhibit impulse control and show up as behavioral symptoms as a lack of focus and poor language. Getting ahead of those issues by working to reduce exposure is why Filipelli and Del Rio do their work. The good news is that the U.S. has worked to remove lead from a variety of sources including paint and gasoline, Filippelli said. There also are stronger controls on lead emissions from factories and this all leads to national blood-lead levels plummeting. While this is a public health success, there are still pockets of underserved neighborhoods in cities like Indy where Del Rio and Filippelli's work is needed. The main source of lead exposure today, Del Rio said, is through contaminated dust and soil. Household dust is contaminated by unmaintained lead-based paints, typically in homes build before 1978. Soil can be contaminated from exterior paints as well as emissions from different industries — like the American Lead facility in the historic Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood. Contaminated dust and soil sticks to clothing and can settle on a home's floors and furniture. Karla Johnson, administrator of an environmental health department at Marion County Public Health, said children are usually at higher risk because they are crawling on the floor and putting things in their mouths. 'So, a lot of people think about lead in the water, but that's not really the issue,' Johnson said. 'The home is really where the child is going to be exposed more often.' One of the first things Del Rio recommends for people who might be exposed to lead is to clean their home regularly. She said using wet wipes on hard surfaces and mopping hard floors once a week is a good start. Using a HEPA filter to vacuum rugs and carpets can help pick up any contaminated soils tracked in from outside. That cleanliness mentality can also be used to monitor for lead paint. This source of lead is really only a problem when it starts shipping or cracking. Del Rio said this is usually a small area and can be fixed by covering it with lead-encapsulating paint found in most hardware stores. 'If there are big visible chunks of paint, I recommend picking those up with a wet disposable towel first and let the area dry before using that lead-encapsulating paint,' Del Rio said. Lead paint becomes a larger issue during renovations and large projects in the home. If a homeowner is contracting that work out, Johnson with the health department said they need to follow training and licensing requirements. These include practices like using plastic to cover a room or having wet or damp towels outside the area so workers can wipe their feet, she said. If homeowners find lead in the yard, Johnson said it's best to make the soil inaccessible to children so they're not tracking it in. This can mean covering it in a think layer of mulch or gravel. Indiana law currently says that any children ages 1 and 2 need to have a blood-lead level test. Those results are sent to Johnson and her department at Marion Health who will work with families that have lead exposure above certain levels. 'We work with the family to make sure the child is receiving services and provide developmental and nutritional screens to find any vulnerabilities,' Johnson said. While the program typically deals with very young children, Johnson said her department will not turn anyone away. The health department, in partnership with Del Rio at IU and other groups are kicking off the Lead-Free Indy Road Show this year. Residents can bring in household items to be scanned for lead. The group will offer small take home test kits for residents to collect water, soil or dust and also offer blood screening for any children under the age of 12, Del Rio said. The Marion County Public Health Department's Facebook page and other social media accounts will post updates on upcoming locations for the event. IndyStar's environmental reporting project is made possible through the generous support of the nonprofit Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust.
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.
