Ghost in the Shell vocalist Origa has passed away.

[ChupathingyX]

Ol'ga Yakovleva, better known as Origa, passed away at the young age of 44 from lung cancer.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-01-18/ghost-in-the-shell-singer-origa-passes-away/.83416

Most people would know her as the main vocalist of the various songs featured in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, mainly the OPs and a few other tracks.

 

[Julius Terrell]

My mind immediately went back to the first movie and all the vocal goodness. I hardly ever pay attention lyrical OP. This song was decent. But that's is sad to hear regardless.

 

[Zhukov]

That's a shame. 44 is far from old.

In my inexpert opinion, the lady sure could belt out a tune.

 

[Poetic Nova]

Heared about this yesterday, damn shame.

That's a shame. 44 is far from old.

In my inexpert opinion, the lady sure could belt out a tune.

Indeed.

 

[DarkhoIlow]

Rest in Peace..one of my favorite OST to one of my favorite anime of all time.

 

[FalloutJack]

Aww, damn... I really liked her music. Rest in peace, noble singer.

 

[Knight Captain Kerr]

It is a shame. I did quite enjoy her work on Stand Alone Complex and 44 is pretty young all things considered.

 

[jhoroz]

Tragic loss. Her work on Stand Alone Complex was fantastic and such huge part of what I enjoyed from that series:

 

[deth2munkies]

I only have two anime songs on my iPod: Inner Universe and Rise. She was amazing and will be missed.

 

[Micalas]

Whoa, that really sucks. My condolences.

 

[Queen Michael]

Did she sing this song?

 

[Tarsus]

It is truly sad that most people will never know the talent we just lost.

Origa, night melody:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnZrWWUFl8I

 

[jhoroz]

Did she sing this song?

Nope that's Gabriela Robin. Try Player and Night of Rebirth.