Cara is best known for her hit '80s songs, “Flashdance...What A Feeling' and 'Fame.'
Grammy-winning singer Irene Cara, who is best known for her hit song,"Flashdance...What A Feeling," has died. She was 63.official Twitter account.
"It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara," Moose said in a statement."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 concluded.Aaron Rapoport / Corbis/Getty Images
In the caption, Moose said,"This is the absolute worst part of being a publicist. I can’t believe I’ve had to write this, let alone release the news. 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."Cara rose to fame when she was cast as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 musical “Fame.
Her song"Flashdance… What a Feeling," helped Cara win a Golden Globe Award and an Oscar for best original song. In 1984, she also won a Grammy for best pop vocal performance for “Flashdance… What a Feeling.
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