Irene Cara dead – Fame and Flashdance singer dies aged 63 after Oscar and Grammy-winning career
thesun.co.ukFAME and Flashdance singer Irene Cara has died aged 63. The 80s star sang and co-wrote the iconic theme tune to Flashdance - What A Feeling - and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
She also played the role of Coco Hernandez in the 1980 blockbuster Fame. Cara’s publicist Judith Moose said the singer had died at her home in Miami, Florida and a memorial will be planned for fans.
Judith described her as a "beautifully gifted soul". "It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara," she said.
Read more on Showbizmad experience TV star says hosting This Morning with Richard Madeley was 'worst job ever'kicked off Celebrity Chase and Lingo axed in ITV schedule shake-up "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.
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