American Singer Cat Janice Passes Away at 31 After Battling Cancer
American singer and songwriter Catherine Ipsan, known professionally as Cat Janice, has died at the age of 31 after a battle with sarcoma cancer.
Her family announced her passing in a statement on Instagram, revealing that Janice peacefully passed away on Wednesday morning surrounded by her loved ones at her childhood home.
Sarcoma cancer is a rare form of cancer that develops in the bones and soft tissues of the body.
Janice gained prominence after releasing her hit song, “Dance You Outta My Head,” on January 19. The song, dedicated to her 7-year-old son Loren, quickly rose to the top of the Billboard chart by the third week of February. It also became a sensation on TikTok, with over two million videos featuring the song.
Despite her health challenges, Janice’s music continued to resonate with audiences worldwide. “Dance You Outta My Head” has been streamed over 12.8 million times on Spotify, further cementing her legacy as a talented musician.
In January, Janice took to TikTok to share her battle with cancer and urged fans to pre-save her final song, emphasizing that all proceeds would support her son. Despite her illness, she remained grateful for the support she received and hoped to leave behind a lasting impact through her music.
Janice’s brother will now oversee her music, merchandise, and public relations, per her request. Her family expressed gratitude for the overwhelming love and support they received during her illness and assured fans that more of her art would be shared in due time.
Cat Janice’s untimely passing has left a void in the music industry, but her music and legacy will continue to inspire and resonate with audiences worldwide.
