Irene Cara the pop singer finest recognized for singing the theme songs for Fame and Flashdance, died at her Florida house at age 63. “It’s with profound unhappiness that on behalf of her household I announce the passing of Irene Cara,” wrote her publicist, Judith A Moose, on Saturday. “The Academy Award profitable actress, singer, songwriter, and producer handed away in her Florida house. Her explanation for loss of life is presently unknown and can be launched when data is out there. Irene’s household has requested privateness as they course of their grief. She was a superbly gifted soul whose legacy will dwell eternally via her music and movies. Funeral providers are pending and a memorial for her followers can be deliberate at a future date.”
Irene Cara was born in NYC on March 18, 1959 and her debut single was the theme track to 1980 musical Fame, which went to #4 on the US singles chart. She additionally starred in fame and scored a second hit from the soundtrack, “Out Right here On My Personal.” Three years later she would rating a #1 with “Flashdance… What a Feeling,” the theme to Flashdance which might additionally win Greatest Authentic Track on the Oscars and netted Cara a Grammy for Grammy Award for Greatest Feminine Pop Vocal Efficiency. Her different ’80s hits included “Why Me,” and “Breakdance” which she made with Giorgio Moroder.
Relaxation in peace, Irene.
