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- Irene Cara died at the age of 63, her journalist reported on November 26, 2022.
- The singer lent her iconic voice on two major title tracks with 1980’s ‘Fame’ and 1983’s ‘Flashdance’
- Irene, who won an Oscar and a Grammy for her song ‘Fame… What a Feeling’, is also an actress.
An 80s icon dies with the passing of Irene Cara. The singer/actress journalist reported on November 26, 2022 that Irene passed away at the age of 63. “The Oscar-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer has passed away at her home. exclusively in Florida,” Judith A. Moose Posted on Twitter. “She is a beautifully talented soul whose legacy will live on forever through her music and film.” Judith added that the cause of death is currently unknown and will be announced as information becomes available.
In a private message posted, Judith went on to say she was “unbelievable” that she had to share such sad news and that it was the “worst part” of her job as a member of staff. journalist. “Share your thoughts and memories about Irene,” continued Judith. “I will read each of them and know that she will smile from Heaven. She loves her fans.”
Read on to learn more about the stunning star, below.
Where does Irene come from?
Irene was born in 1959 in the Bronx, the youngest of five children, according to reports. BBC. Her father is Puerto Rican and her mother is Cuban-American. From an early age, Irene grasped the ability to act and sing and began to show her talent on Spanish-language television.
‘Fame’ was her big break
After recording both Spanish and English music as a child, Irene went on to appear in several Broadway musicals. Then in 1980, she took on the role of Coco Hernandez in the groundbreaking musical about teenagers living their best artistic lives at the High School of the Performing Arts in New York City.
The song “Fame” sung by Irene won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Song in 1981. The song also earned Irene a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Her performance also earned her a Best Actress nomination at the 1981 Golden Globe Awards.
Irene Wins Oscar for ‘Flashdance’
Just two years after becoming famous with ReputationIrene co-wrote and sang lead vocals for “Flashdance… What A Feeling,” from the 1983 blockbuster movie Flashmod jump. She’ll take home the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance as well as the Academy Award for Best Original Song!
She married a stuntman
After numerous film and television appearances following her success, including co-starring with Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds, Irene walked down the aisle with the stuntman and the movie director Conrad Palmisano in Los Angeles in April 1986. Five years later, the couple divorced.
Irene has unfinished projects
In one follow up tweet, Judith, Irene’s representative said that the late star has projects in progress. “We are working on great projects that will make her and her fans extremely happy. Her manager and I will finish them. She wants that.”
