Beloved singer Irene Cara passes away at 63. Her publicist confirmed the news in a statement shared on the singer’s Twitter account earlier this morning. “It is with profound sadness that, on behalf of her family, I announce the passing of Irene Cara,” Moose wrote. “The Academy Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, and producer passed away in her Florida home.” “Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief,” the rep added. “She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films.”
No cause of death has been listed, but the information will be released when it is available. For now, funeral services are pending, and the publicist added a memorial for the singer’s fans would be planned at a future date.
Lastly, Cara’s rep added she and Cara’s manager are now “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.”
The Legacy of Irene Cara
Irene Cara rose to fame in the 1980 musical “Fame.” Cara sang the title track and starred as Coco Hernandez. Her performance earned her two Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female. Cara later sang and co-wrote “Flashdance… What A Feeling” for the soundtrack of the blockbuster “Flashdance.” “Flashdance… What a Feeling” scored the starlet two wins at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards in 1984.
We condolence to Cara’s family and loved ones during this challenging time.
