She had reported having headaches for several weeks prior to her death but did not seek medical treatment.
Gloria, Branigans first radio hit, charted for 36 weeks in 1982. It also brought her a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance Female.
In 1983, Branigan had two more Top 10 hits on the radio with Solitaire and How Am I Supposed To Live Without You
Laura Branigan was born July 3, 1957 outside New York City.

