Rebekah Del Rio Dies: Mulholland Drive Singer Was 57
Rebekah Del Rio, the iconic singer of “Llorando” in David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive, has passed away at 57. This news has sent shockwaves through the music world and cinema circles, commemorating her unforgettable a cappella performance.Del Rio’s voice, a haunting presence in the 2001 film, has left an indelible mark. Discover her meaningful contribution to the film and learn about her diverse musical journey, which included country music and her unique approach to the Spanish version of “Crying.” News Directory 3 is following the story closely. Uncover the untold stories behind the scene, the memorable meeting with David Lynch, and Del Rio’s commitment towards live performance. Discover what’s next…
‘Mulholland Drive’ Vocalist Rebekah Del Rio Dies at 57
Updated June 28, 2025
Rebekah Del Rio, the singer and songwriter best known for her performance of “Llorando” in David Lynch’s film, Mulholland Drive, has died. She was 57.
The Los Angeles coroner’s office confirmed that Del Rio died at her home in Los Angeles on Monday, june 23. The cause of death has not been released. Del Rio’s rendition of “Llorando,” a Spanish version of Roy Orbison’s “Crying,” is considered a highlight of the 2001 film. In the scene,Del Rio performs the song a cappella in Club Silencio,later collapsing to reveal her singing was a lip-synced performance.
Before her collaboration with Lynch, Del Rio, of Mexican, Italian, and Sephardic heritage, performed country music in San Diego. She had been singing “Crying” a cappella since the early 1990s,explaining that bands often struggled with the song’s chord changes. Following the 1995 murder of Selena,the Tejano pop star,del Rio recorded a spanish version of the song.
While living in Nashville, writing and recording country music, Del Rio met with David Lynch in Los Angeles. During the meeting, Lynch asked her to sing “Llorando” and secretly recorded the performance. Del Rio recalled the experience as brief, lasting only “one and a half songs, two cigarettes, a cup of coffee.”
During the filming of Mulholland Drive,Lynch initially wanted Del Rio to lip-sync to a recording of “Llorando.” However, Del Rio insisted on singing live for each take so that actors Naomi Watts and Laura Harring could experience the full emotional impact of the song.