Oscar-Winner Irene Cara Dies At 63
She wrote and performed two of the most iconic film songs of the 1980’s, “Fame” and “Flashdance…What A Feeling,” with the latter winning her the Oscar and multiple Grammys. Irene Cara was just 63, and her death was announced today by her publicist:
This is the absolute worst part of being a publicist. I can’t believe I’ve had to write this, let alone release the news. Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene. I’ll be reading each and every one of them and know she’ll be smiling from Heaven. She adored her fans. – JM pic.twitter.com/TsC5BwZ3fh
— Irene Cara (@Irene_Cara) November 26, 2022
A detailed obituary is on Deadline.
Irene Cara winning the Oscar in 1984:
Performing the song on Solid Gold (remember Solid Gold?!) in 1983:
And here was Irene Cara singing “Fame” (it’s not dated, but should be 1980 or 1981):
