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Rebekah Del Rio, whose spine-chilling "Llorando" performance became Mulholland Drive's most memorable moment, has died at 57. David Lynch secretly recorded her singing the Roy Orbison cover, creating cinema history. The Chula Vista native began performing in San Diego before her breakthrough. She outlived her son Phillip, who passed away at 23 in 2009.

Key Points: Mulholland Drive Singer Rebekah Del Rio Dies at 57

  • Del Rio's "Llorando" defined Mulholland Drive's iconic scene
  • Discovered by David Lynch through mutual agent
  • Originally recorded Spanish cover of Roy Orbison's "Crying"
  • Survived by late son Phillip who died in 2009
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Singer Rebekah Del Rio no more

Rebekah Del Rio, famed for her haunting "Llorando" performance in David Lynch's Mulholland Drive, passes away at 57.

"The performance became the basis for the Club Silencio scene - Variety"

Los Angeles, June 27

Singer Rebekah Del Rio, who achieved cinematic legend with her performance of "Llorando" in David Lynch's 2001 opus "Mulholland Drive," has passed away.

She breathed her last on June 23 at her residence in Los Angeles. She was 57 years old, as per Variety.

Del Rio's death was confirmed through the Los Angeles Coroner's Office.

Lynch was first introduced to Del Rio by their mutual CAA agent Brian Loucks in the mid-'90s. The singer was working under a country record deal in Nashville, Tenn., which she had landed off of her recording of "Llorando," a Spanish-language cover of Roy Orbison's "Crying." Upon their meeting, Lynch asked Del Rio to perform the number and covertly recorded her. The performance became the basis for the Club Silencio scene, an addition by Lynch to his by-then-rejected ABC pilot "Mulholland Drive," which he was reworking into a feature film, as per Variety.

Born July 10, 1967 in Chula Vista, Calif., Del Rio began performing in San Diego before moving to Los Angeles. She had a son, Phillip C. DeMars, in 1986. DeMars died in 2009 at the age of 23.

- ANI

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Priya K.
So sad to hear this news! Her performance in Mulholland Drive gave me chills. That scene is pure magic ✨ May her soul rest in peace. Indian cinema could learn from such raw, emotional performances.
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Rahul S.
Never heard of her before but just watched the Club Silencio scene on YouTube. Wow! What a voice! Gone too soon at 57. Makes me wonder how many such hidden talents we lose without knowing.
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Anjali M.
Heartbreaking to lose such a talent. First time I saw Mulholland Drive, I couldn't sleep for days - her voice haunted me in the best way possible. Condolences to her family, especially after losing her son too. Life can be so cruel.
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Vikram J.
Interesting how Lynch discovered her talent. Reminds me of how AR Rahman spotted many singers in India. True artists recognize other artists. Her Spanish version of "Crying" was brilliant - wish more Indians knew about such international talents.
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Sneha P.
While her performance was undoubtedly powerful, I wonder why we only celebrate artists after they're gone? Where were the tributes when she was alive? We do this in Bollywood too - wait till someone dies to call them legendary. Just a thought.
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Karan D.
Her voice had that rare quality that transcended language barriers. Even though I didn't understand Spanish, I felt every word of "Llorando". That's the power of true artistry. Om Shanti 🙏

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