RIP Irene Cara (Fame, Flashdance singer)

[pengbuzz]

Irene Cara, "Flashdance", "Fame" singer, dead at 63

From FoxNews:

Irene Cara, award-winning singer of popular ‘80s songs "Fame" and "Flashdance…What a Feeling" has died. She was 63.

A statement was posted on early Saturday morning from her official Twitter account on behalf of her publicist. The cause of death is "currently unknown."

"It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara," the statement said.

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Irene Cara, 'Flashdance,' 'Fame' singer, dead at 63

 

[Apollo]

Sad news way to young…….

 

[joberg]

I saw "Fame" in the theatre at the time and was really impressed by the cast and song/dance numbers. Too early to go...RIP Irene Cara

 

[animator]

I was a fan of hers since the Electric Company. She had a great voice!

 

[George]

Rest her soul