What Happened To Q Lazzarus -Death Cause, How Did She Die?

Diane Luckey, best known by her stage name Q Lazzarus has passed away. She was the singer of “Goodbye Horses”, which was featured in the 1991 Jonathan Demme classic The Silence of the Lambs.

Luckey was born on December 12, 1960, in Neptune, New Jersey. Growing up, she was a part of the Mount Pisgah Youth Choir. At 18, she moved to New York to pursue a career in music and started working at Sigma Sounds Studio as a backup singer and writing jingles for commercials.

She adapted a stage name, Q Lazzarus, and fronted a band named Q Lazzarus and the Resurrection. After her 1988 song “Goodbye Horses” was featured in a scene with the serial killer Buffalo Bill in the Demme classic, her popularity grew and she soon became a cult icon.

In 1993, she appeared in another Demme classic, Philadelphia, in a party scene with Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington, covering the Talking Heads song “Heaven.”

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What Happened To Q Lazzarus -Death Cause, How Did She Die?

American singer Q Lazzarus, best known for her song “Goodbye Horses”, has died. Her death was announced on a notice posted by Jackson Funeral Home.

Born as Diane Luckey, the singer-songwriter gained prominence when her song “Goodbye Horses” became a cult classic after it was prominently featured in a key scene from Jonathan Demme’s 1991 film The Silence of the Lambs.

Also known as “The Mysterious Queen of Pop”, Diane was out of the public eyes for a long time. Her songs were featured in Demme’s other films in the mid-90s, after which she disappeared from the public eyes.

The singer later emerged to give an interview in 2018 to a fan assuring that she is alive and well. “Hi, sorry to bother you. I just wanted people to know I am still alive, I have no interest in singing anymore,” she said. Diane gave her life update by adding, ” I am a bus driver in Staten Island (I have been for YEARS), I see hundreds of passengers every day so I am hardly hiding (or dead!).”

However, the singer died on July 19, 2022, following a short battle with illness. Her funeral service was held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Jackson Funeral Home in Neptune NJ.

Q Lazzarus Husband And Family

Q Lazzarus was married to Robert Lange and the couple resided in Staten Island, New York.

The couple is the parents of a son, James Luckey Lange, and a daughter Sayydina. The son is also based in Staten Island, New York whereas, Sayydina lives in Santa Barbara, California.

According to the funeral notice, Diane was born to James and WillieMae Luckey, who preceded her in death. She was among seven siblings born to her parents.

Her sister Sharon also preceded her in death, whereas she was survived by her husband and children; as well as siblings Abbie Luckey, Debbie Luckey, Jimmy Luckey, Garen Luckey, and Michael Luckey.

Diane was very much devoted to her family, children, and friends. She was a big-hearted, fun-loving, and passionate woman with a great sense of humor.

Q Lazzarus Net Worth

The exact net worth of the American signer Q Lazzarus is not mentioned anywhere as she lived a very secretive life out of the spotlight. However, looking at information on her, it is safe to say that she was happy with what she got.

At the time of her death, the singer was working on a feature documentary about her life and career. The documentary, created by filmmaker and close friend Eva Aridija, is in its finishing stage. It was revealed that the feature is set to release in 2023 along with an album of songs spanning her entire musical career.

Diane was described as an adventurous woman, who loved traveling, cooking, and music. She reportedly went on a six-month stint on a fishing boat in Alaska, and a long trip through South America with a friend.

The 61-year-old was a devout Baptist. She was one of the most mysterious musicians whose larger-than-life legend in the music world will live on. Rest in Peace, Diane.