Iren Cara, iconic 80s singer, passed away
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Irene Cara, the “Fame” and “Flashdance” singer and actress, died this weekend at the age of 63.
Judith A. Moose, her publicist, confirmed Cara’s death, revealing the singer died at her home in Florida.
The news
Moose announced Irene Cara’s death on Twitter, writing:
“Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene. I’ll be reading each and every one of them and know she’ll be smiling from Heaven.”
“She adored her fans. She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films.”
In addition, Irene Cara’s publicist shared a statement online, giving more details.
“It is with profound sadness that on behalf of the family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,” Moose wrote.
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“The Academy Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer passed away in her Florida home.”
“Her cause of death is currently unknown and will be released when information is available.”
“Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief. She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films.”
“Funeral services are pending and a memorial for her fans will be planned at a future date,” the statement continued.
“We were working on amazing projects that would have made her and her fans incredibly happy.”
“Her manager and I will finish them. She’d want that.”
Cara’s career
When she was younger, Irene Cara first appeared on the television series Electric Company.
As a teenager, Cara starred in several movies, including “Aaron Loves Angela” and “Sparkle.”
However, Irene Cara made a name for herself in the 1980 musical Fame.
In the film, she played Coco Hernandez, who attends the New York High School of Performing Arts.
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In addition, Irene Cara produced a hit with the film’s theme song and a second with the ballad “Out Here on My Own.”
As a result, she was nominated for two Grammys and a Golden Globe that year.
In 1983, Irene Cara produced another classic hit when she co-wrote the lyrics to “Flashdance…What a Feeling”.
“Flashdance…What a Feeling” became a radio hit and won her an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Irene Cara also earned a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance in the Female Category.
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Iren Cara, ‘80s pop star behind ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ theme songs, dies at 63