Irene Cara died on November 25., 2022. Her publicist, Judith A. Moose, shared a statement on the singer’s Twitter account.
“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.”
Irene Cara, circa 1990s | Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
She continued, “It is with profound sadness on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara. 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.”
Irene Cara’s career
Cara was born and raised in the Bronx. She began her career singing and dancing on Spanish television.
“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.”
Irene Cara, circa 1990s | Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
She continued, “It is with profound sadness on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara. 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.”
Irene Cara’s career
Cara was born and raised in the Bronx. She began her career singing and dancing on Spanish television.
- 2/17/2023
- by Stacy Feintuch
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Irene Cara’s cause of death has been revealed. The actress died of arteriosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to her external examination report, which Et obtained.
In addition to arteriosclerotic, which is the buildup of substances in and on the artery walls, and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, which refers to heart problems that occur due to high blood pressure, the report lists diabetes mellitus as a contributory condition. Cara’s manner of death was natural, according to the report.
Cara died in November at age 63. At the time, Cara’s rep, Judith A. Moose, released a statement confirming the news.
“It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,” Moose said. “The Academy Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, and producer passed away in her Florida home.”
Moose added, “She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films.
In addition to arteriosclerotic, which is the buildup of substances in and on the artery walls, and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, which refers to heart problems that occur due to high blood pressure, the report lists diabetes mellitus as a contributory condition. Cara’s manner of death was natural, according to the report.
Cara died in November at age 63. At the time, Cara’s rep, Judith A. Moose, released a statement confirming the news.
“It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,” Moose said. “The Academy Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, and producer passed away in her Florida home.”
Moose added, “She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films.
- 2/3/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Through a statement by her publicist Judith A. Moose, it’s been revealed that Irene Cara, the singer and actress who was launched to stardom by the 1980 film Fame, passed away at the age of 63. Moose noted that Cara passed away in her Florida home and the cause of death is currently unknown.
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Moose added that sharing this news is “the absolute worst part of being a publicist,” and requested that fans respect the privacy of her family but also share their memories of the singer online.
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.
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Moose added that sharing this news is “the absolute worst part of being a publicist,” and requested that fans respect the privacy of her family but also share their memories of the singer online.
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.
- 11/28/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
The Oscar-winning singer and actor Irene Cara has died at the age of 63. Best known for singing the theme songs for "Fame" and "Flashdance," which launched her to public recognition in the '80s, the performer's death was announced by her publicist, Judith A. Moose, on Twitter (via Variety). The cause of death is currently unknown.
Growing up in the Bronx, Cara's parents picked up on her musical talents and encouraged them. "I started working — singing and dancing with my father's band in nightclubs by the time I was seven years old. I even did my first few albums as a child," Cara shared in an interview with Songwriter Universe. "By the time I was nine, I had an album out in Spanish and another one with the Harlem Children's Choir where we sang Christmas carols."
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Growing up in the Bronx, Cara's parents picked up on her musical talents and encouraged them. "I started working — singing and dancing with my father's band in nightclubs by the time I was seven years old. I even did my first few albums as a child," Cara shared in an interview with Songwriter Universe. "By the time I was nine, I had an album out in Spanish and another one with the Harlem Children's Choir where we sang Christmas carols."
She started out on the PBS children's show "The Electric Company" and the Broadway show,...
- 11/26/2022
- by Sarah Musnicky
- Slash Film
Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie “Fame” and then belted out the era-defining hit “Flashdance … What a Feeling” from 1983′s “Flashdance”, has died. She was 63.
Her publicist, Judith A. Moose, announced the news on social media, writing that a cause of death was “currently unknown.” Moose also confirmed the death to an Associated Press reporter on Saturday. Cara died at her home in Florida. The exact day of her death was not disclosed.
“Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief,” Moose wrote. “She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films.”
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Her publicist, Judith A. Moose, announced the news on social media, writing that a cause of death was “currently unknown.” Moose also confirmed the death to an Associated Press reporter on Saturday. Cara died at her home in Florida. The exact day of her death was not disclosed.
“Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief,” Moose wrote. “She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films.”
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- 11/26/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Irene Cara, best known for performing the iconic title tracks to the 1980s movies Fame and Flashdance, has died.
She was 63.
Cara's publicist, Judith A. Moose, revealed news of her death on the singer's Twitter account on Saturday morning.
"It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara," Moose wrote in the statement.
"The Academy Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer passed away in her Florida home."
"Irene's family has requested privacy as they process their grief."
"She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films."
"Funeral services are pending and a memorial for her fans will be planned at a future date," the statement continued.
“This is the absolute worst part of being a publicist,” Moose prefaced the statement.
“I can’t believe I’ve had to write this, let alone release the news.
She was 63.
Cara's publicist, Judith A. Moose, revealed news of her death on the singer's Twitter account on Saturday morning.
"It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara," Moose wrote in the statement.
"The Academy Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer passed away in her Florida home."
"Irene's family has requested privacy as they process their grief."
"She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films."
"Funeral services are pending and a memorial for her fans will be planned at a future date," the statement continued.
“This is the absolute worst part of being a publicist,” Moose prefaced the statement.
“I can’t believe I’ve had to write this, let alone release the news.
- 11/26/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Irene Cara, the pop star behind the soundtrack hits “Fame” and “Flashdance… What a Feeling,” has died. The singer and actor was 63. “It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,” Judith A. Moose, Cara’s publicist, wrote in a Twitter message early on Saturday, November 26. “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. Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief. She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films. Funeral services are pending and a memorial for her fans will be planned at a future date.” Alongside that statement, Moose wrote, “This is the absolute worst part of being a publicist. I can’t believe I’ve had to write this,...
- 11/26/2022
- TV Insider
Sad notice on a Thanksgiving weekend. Irene Cara has died at age 63, per her publicist. The Oscar-winning singer was best known for the Flashdance theme “What A Feeling” and for starring in Fame and singing that film’s unforgettable title song. Her cause of death hasn’t yet been divulged.
Cara got her Oscar for Best Original Song for the Flashdance tune “What A Feeling,” and also won two Grammys for a lively chart topper that perfectly captured the underdog journey of the welder-turned-dancer played by Jennifer Beals.
Wrote Cara’s publicist Judith A. Moose on Twitter, “It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara. 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.”
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Cara got her Oscar for Best Original Song for the Flashdance tune “What A Feeling,” and also won two Grammys for a lively chart topper that perfectly captured the underdog journey of the welder-turned-dancer played by Jennifer Beals.
Wrote Cara’s publicist Judith A. Moose on Twitter, “It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara. 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.”
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- 11/26/2022
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Irene Cara, the Oscar-winning singer and actress best known for performing the title songs to the films “Flashdance” and “Fame,” has died at the age of 63.
“It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,” her publicist Judith A. Moose wrote on the artist’s official Twitter account. “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. Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief. She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films. Funeral services are pending and a memorial for her fans will be planned at a future date.”
Born in The Bronx in 1959, Cara began to study singing and dancing at a young age and found early success performing in Broadway musicals.
“It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,” her publicist Judith A. Moose wrote on the artist’s official Twitter account. “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. Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief. She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films. Funeral services are pending and a memorial for her fans will be planned at a future date.”
Born in The Bronx in 1959, Cara began to study singing and dancing at a young age and found early success performing in Broadway musicals.
- 11/26/2022
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Irene Cara, the Oscar-winning singer and actor who rocketed to pop stardom singing the title tracks to “Fame” and “Flashdance,” had died at age 63. Her publicist, Judith A. Moose, announced the news on social media, writing that a cause of death is “currently unknown.”
“Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief,” Moose wrote. “She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films.”
Cara first came to prominence playing Coco Hernandez, a student at the High School of Performing Arts, which is now known as Fiorello H. Laguardia High School, with ambitions of becoming a star. Not only did Cara act in the film, she also recorded the film’s title song “Fame.” That track would go on to be nominated for an Academy Award for best original song, as would “Out Here on My Own,” another number from “Fame” that was sung by Cara.
“Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief,” Moose wrote. “She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films.”
Cara first came to prominence playing Coco Hernandez, a student at the High School of Performing Arts, which is now known as Fiorello H. Laguardia High School, with ambitions of becoming a star. Not only did Cara act in the film, she also recorded the film’s title song “Fame.” That track would go on to be nominated for an Academy Award for best original song, as would “Out Here on My Own,” another number from “Fame” that was sung by Cara.
- 11/26/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Irene Cara, the actress and singer who starred in the 1980 movie “Fame” and then won an Oscar for co-writing the title track to the 1983 hit “Flashdance,” has died in her Florida home at age 63.
“It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,” publicist Judith A. Moose wrote. “Her cause of death is currently unknown and will be released when information is available.
Born Irene Cara Escalar in the Bronx borough of New York City to a Puerto Rican father and a Cuban-American mother, she learned to play piano by ear at an early age and soon was taking lessons in music and dance. She was soon making appearances on Johnny Carson’s “The Tonight Show” and became a regular on PBS’ “The Electric Company” in the early 1970s.
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“It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,” publicist Judith A. Moose wrote. “Her cause of death is currently unknown and will be released when information is available.
Born Irene Cara Escalar in the Bronx borough of New York City to a Puerto Rican father and a Cuban-American mother, she learned to play piano by ear at an early age and soon was taking lessons in music and dance. She was soon making appearances on Johnny Carson’s “The Tonight Show” and became a regular on PBS’ “The Electric Company” in the early 1970s.
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- 11/26/2022
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
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