Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer of 'Fame' and 'Flashdance' title tracks, dies at 63

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Source: NBC News

Irene Cara, the Oscar-winning musician best known for singing the title tracks to the movies “Fame” and “Flashdance” has died, her publicist said Saturday. She was 63.

“It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,” her publicist Judith A. Moose said in a statement posted to Cara’s website and Twitter feed.

“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,” she said.

Moose said that releasing the news was “absolutely the worst part of being a publicist,” adding, “I can’t believe I’ve had to write this, let alone release the news.”

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/irene-cara-fame-flashdance-title-tracks-dies-63-oscars-golden-globes-rcna58806

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Oh no!!!!

Edit to add this -

(Jennifer Beals shown dancing)

[UncleTomsEvilBrother]

1. Incredible loss

She was my inspiration for starting my music theater career. I LOVED her. My career reached its zenith in 6th grade, but still...this one hurts.

[dsc]

2. Wow so young

both then (age 21 and 24) and now for her to be dead. Those songs were well deserved Oscar winners.

[John1956PA]

3. "Out Here On My Own" is a beautiful recording.

The video of the song, with clips from "Fame," is poignant. I am so sorry to learn that Ms. Cara has passed away.

[RestoreAmerica2020]

8. Video @ link. Thanks had forgotten song. Just lovely.. Ms.Cara was inspiration..talented, beautiful

..artiste, entertainer.

Video clip, Fame; Irene Cara-Out Here On My Own
https://www.google.com/search?q=our+here+on+my+own+cara&oq=our+here+on+my+own+cara&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i13i30j0i8i13i30l7.21761j0j4&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:53035108,vid:gY4O0b32uhQ

[twodogsbarking]

4. Sad for sure. Her extraordinary talents made her name familiar.

Condolences.

[dalton99a]

5. R.I.P.

[Guilded Lilly]

26. I'm so sad about this. "Out Here On My Own" has always held...

A very emotional and special place in my heart/life.

[paleotn]

6. "First when there's nothing but a slow glowing dream"

Tragic. So talented.

[MontanaMama]

7. Oh no. I loved Irene Cara so much.

Fame is the song I danced to in the Junior Miss pageant I competed in back in 1982. I was such a shy kid. Her story and her songs gave me the courage to get on stage. It changed my life. Even my parents looked at me differently after that.

[iluvtennis]

9. What a talent. May Irene Cara Rest in Peace and May her Memory be a Blessing.

[keroro gunsou]

10. May her memory be a blessing

And her music live forever.

[Polybius]

11. Horrible news

So sad, RIP.

[LudwigPastorius]

12. RIP

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[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

13. How sad

She's younger than me.

[JenniferJuniper]

14. Here she is performing at age 8

[Donkees]

16. Farewell, Irene Cara ''Light up the sky like a flame''

"Blue Flame Star Fractal"

[FailureToCommunicate]

17. We WILL remember your name! And your music WILL live "forever"

[love_katz]

18. Weeping. We have lost too many over the last few years.

Gone too young.

[Corgigal]

19. Too young.

I loved, and still do love that song Fame.

So wanted to go to a acting type high school.

[Kennah]

20. I had such a crush on her

[halobeam]

21. aw I am so sad to hear this. She was incredible.

RIP Irene.

[twodogsbarking]

22. Forever young.

[FakeNoose]

23. Oh dear, I'm so sorry to hear this

Rest in Peace, Irene Cara. Gone too soon. Thanks for your wonderful songs.

You were a revelation of talent, inspiration and artistic merit.

[Celerity]

24. RIP

[DFW]

25. Such a distinctive, iconic voice

I remember seeing her in Fame in 1981, and thought she stole the show, which was no mean feat in that film!