Irene Cara dead at 63, publicist confirms

WASHINGTON — Irene Cara, the Academy Award and Grammy-winning singer and actress identified for “Fame” and “Flashdance… What a Feeling” has died at age 63, in accordance with a submit by her publicist. 

According to the Daily Mail, Cara had not too long ago been the sufferer of a dying hoax during which a viral submit on social media claimed she had died. But her publicist confirmed the dying announcement Saturday was real each in a observe on the singer’s web site and on Twitter.

The post on Cara’s official website said she died at her home in Florida. Her explanation for dying was not instantly identified. 

“It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,” the observe, from her publicist, Judith Moose, learn. “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.”

Cara was born in New York because the youngest of 5 kids. She started her profession as a baby, recording music in each Spanish and English earlier than showing in numerous Broadway musicals. 

In 1980, she burst onto the general public highlight together with her function as Coco Hernandez within the film “Fame,” singing the movie’s titular observe. 

That efficiency earned her a Best Actress nomination at the Golden Globe Awards. 

In 1983, Cara co-wrote and sang the vocals for “Flashdance… What a Feeling” from the film Flashdance. That track received her a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and an Academy Award for Best Original Song