Irene Cara has died at 63.
Tragic news has befallen the world of music and entertainment with the passing of the iconic American singer-actress Irene Cara at the age of just 63. Cara, who passed early on Saturday, November 26 was best known for lending her voice to the iconic soundtracks of both Flashdance and Fame - the latter of which she also played a starring role in. The news was conveyed via Cara's publicist.
In a statement posted to social media, Cara's publicist wrote: "It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara. 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.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY Cara, the youngest of five children was born in the Bronx, New York City in 1959 and began her career by appearing on Spanish-language television. Daughter to a Puerto Rican father and Cuban-American mother, Cara went on to appear in a number of Broadway and off-Broadway musicals before getting her big-break in the 1980 hit movie Fame.
“It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara. 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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