American singer, songwriter, and actress (1952-2004) whose signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single Gloria,' stayed on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist. Two checks signed by Laura Branigan, 6 x 2.75 and 8.25 x 3, both filled out in another hand, with one dated October 28, 1988, and made payable to Kruteck & Leaness for $534.31, and other, a personal check, dated January 4, 1989, and made payable to American Express for $1,628.06. In overall fine condition.