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Irene Cara Escalera (March 18, 1959 [note 1] – November 25, 2022) was an American singer and actress [13] who rose to prominence for her role as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 musical film Fame, and for recording the film's title song "Fame", which reached No. 1 in several countries. In 1983, Cara co-wrote and sang the song "Flashdance...
Feb 2, 2023 · Published on February 2, 2023 06:55PM EST. The cause of death for "Fame" and "Flashdance" singer Irene Cara has been revealed. The star, 63, died of hypertension and high cholesterol, with her ...
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Nov 26, 2022 · Irene Cara, the singer-actress best known for starring in and belting the title tracks from the 1980s movies Fame and Flashdance, has died.She was 63. Cara died at her home in Florida, said her ...
Nov 26, 2022 · Irene Cara as Coco Hernandez performing in a scene from the 1980 movie “Fame.” A former child actor, dancer and singer, she was the voice behind two of the biggest movie theme songs of the 1980s.
Nov 26, 2022 · Actress and singer Irene Cara, an Oscar and Grammy winner best known for the theme songs of “Fame” and “Flashdance” in the early ’80s, has died, her publicist said. She was 63.
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Nov 26, 2022 · 26 November 2022. Getty Images. Fame and Flashdance singer Irene Cara has died at the age of 63. The American singer and actress was best known for her title track in the 1980 film Fame, as well ...
Nov 26, 2022 · The actress and singer, who starred in the 1980 film Fame and the 1983 film Flashdance, passed away at her home in Florida. She was a child actor who appeared on shows like The Electric Factory before starring in Broadway musicals like Via Galactica, The Wiz and Sparkle. She also sang the soundtrack's title track "Fame" and "Out Here on My Own" for the 1980 film.
