DC Alt-Pop Musician Cat Janice Passes Away At 31

Washington, DC has lost a beloved member of its music community. Alt-pop musician Cat Janice, an artist who found viral success even as she faced her final days in hospice care, passed away on Wednesday. Her family has confirmed her death.

Viral Music in the Face of Adversity

With her final breaths, Janice continued to create and share her music. Even from her hospice bed, she released her last song, rallying fans and the community around her. News of her condition and her spirit in the face of it propelled her latest work to viral fame.

Influential Early Life

Cat Janice, born Catherine Janice Ipsan, grew up in a home filled with music in the nation’s capital. She displayed an early talent for music, learning the violin and piano and going on to 18 years of classical training. The local music scene would come to know her as a dynamic pop musician and a promising writer-producer.

A Legacy Left Behind

After being diagnosed with a rare sarcoma in 2022, Janice's battle with cancer was tough. But she found solace in her music. Her final track aimed to support her 7-year-old son, with all proceeds from its streaming and downloads designated for his benefit. Janice's music, especially her song "Dance You Outta My Head," resonated with many, leading to widespread recognition.

The Artist's Journey

(Her journey through different genres before settling on songwriting revealed an artist in constant evolution. Cat Janice made her first foray into the world of music release back in 2015 and experimented with Southern rock, indie rock, and the broader pop genre. Her commitment to her art continued to shine through until her final days.

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