Cat Janice, singer who released viral song while battling sarcoma cancer, dies at 31

Catherine Ipsan, the American singer fondly called Cat Janice, has passed away at the age of 31.

Janice’s death was announced by her family in a statement on Instagram.

The family revealed that the singer died on Wednesday morning. Janice died of sarcoma cancer.

Sarcomas are rare cancers that develop in the bones and soft tissues, including fat, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, deep skin tissues and fibrous tissues.

“This morning, from her childhood home and surrounded by her loving family, Catherine peacefully entered the light and love of her heavenly creator,” the statement reads.

“We are eternally thankful for the outpouring of love that Catherine and our family have received over the past few months. Cat saw her music go places she never expected and rests in the peace of knowing that she will continue to provide for her son through her music. This would not have been possible without all of you.

“Thank you. This page will be memorialized by Cat’s brother, @the_last_cubby. He will also manage all operations surrounding Cat’s music, merchandise, and public relations.

“Per Cat’s request, there is some more art that she wants to share too. All in due time.”

Janice rose to fame after releasing ‘Dance You Outta My Head’, her hit song, on January 19, a few days after entering hospice care.

She dedicated the song to her 7-year-old son, Loren.

Shortly after its release, ‘Dance You Outta My Head’ was top of the Billboard chart for the third week in February. The song has been used in more than two million TikTok videos. On Spotify, the song has been streamed more than 12.8 million times worldwide.

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