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Irene Cara's cause of death revealed as hypertension and high cholesterol
Academy Award-winning Flashdance...What a Feeling singer Irene Cara died as a result of hypertension and high cholesterol, TMZ reports.The acclaimed entertainer was found dead inside her Florida home on November 25, 2022, aged just 63 - with her passing confirmed by her publicist, Judith Moose. Irene's official cause of death is Arteriosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease, and it was noted the late star was diabetic in documents from the medical examiner in Pinellas County and obtained by TMZ. 'It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,' Moose said in a statement. 'Her cause of death is currently unknown and will be released when the information is available.' The post came just after a death hoax about Cara, who starred in Fame and sang its theme, with many fans fearing the latest announcement may be part of another lie. Tragedy: Academy Award-winning Flashdance...What a Feeling singer Irene Cara died as a result of hypertension and high cholesterol, TMZ reports (pictured 2007)'Sorry if this is true but I'm afraid after the hoax it's difficult to believe,' Twitter user Rachael L wrote in response to Moose.