Ann Branigan
American singer and actress (1952–2004)
1952 — 2004
Quick Facts
Profession
American singer and actress (1952–2004)
Born
July 3, 1952
Died
2004 (age ~52)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, singer, pianist
United StatesBorn in Mount KiscoDied in East Quogue
1952
Born in Mount Kisco (1952-07-03)
1984
AwardTokyo Music Festival
2004
Died in East Quogue
About
Laura Ann Kruteck was an American singer. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 cover of Umberto Tozzi's single "Gloria," stayed on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist, peaking at No. 2. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. In 1984, she reached number one in Canada and Germany and No. 4 in the U.S. with "Self Control". Both "Gloria" and "Self Control" were also successful in the United Kingdom, making the Top 10 in the UK singles chart.
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ann Branigan?+
Laura Ann Kruteck was an American singer. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 cover of Umberto Tozzi's single "Gloria," stayed on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist, peaking at No. 2. It also reached number one in Australia and Canada. In 1984, she
What does the name Ann mean?+
The name Ann means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Ann. Variant of Anna and Anne.". It is of English origin.
When was Ann Branigan born?+
Ann Branigan was born on July 3, 1952.
When did Ann Branigan die?+
Ann Branigan died in 2004, at approximately 52 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Ann. Variant of Anna and Anne.
The name Ann is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Ann. Variant of Anna and Anne.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Ann
Ann — July 3, 1952
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
Would you name your baby Ann?
Guestbook
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
Legend.
— anon
Actions