Irene Cara, the Oscar-winning singer behind “Fame” and “Flashdance”, has died aged 63, her publicist says.
Cara died at her home in Florida, it was announced on Saturday AEDT.
“It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,” her publicist Judith A Moose said.
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“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.”
As a youth, Cara appeared on TV’s “Electric Company” before acting as a teen in the movies “Aaron Loves Angela” and “Sparkle.”
Her breakthrough came as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 musical “Fame,” about New York’s High School for the Performing Arts.
She had a hit record with that movie’s title song, and another with the ballad “Out Here on My Own.” She was nominated for a Golden Globe and two Grammys that year.
Three years later, Cara co-wrote the lyrics for “Flashdance… What a Feeling,” another radio smash for which she received an Oscar for Best Original Song and a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female.
She had a few other hits, including “Why Me” and “Breakdance.” She also acted in movies such as “City Heat” with Burt Reynolds and Clint Eastwood, “D.C. Cab” with Mr T and “Certain Fury” with Tatum O’Neal.
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