Irene Cara, the singer best known for the title tracks of Fame and Flashdance, has died aged 63
0:41.Cara won an Oscar for the song Flashdance... What A Feeling from the 1980s hit movie Flashdance and has been an icon of her generation.He shared a black and white picture of her on his Instagram page, accompanied by a heart emoji."It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara", said a statement on her website.Born in 1959 in New York City, Cara first dazzled audiences when she was just five years old.
Her performance in Flashdance garnered her an Academy Award for best original song - the first African American woman to win the coveted award since Hattie McDaniel in the 1939 classic Gone With The Wind.Cara became one of the most awarded artists of her generation, winning Grammies both as a vocalist and a songwriter.
She also appeared in films such as DC Cab and City Heat, as well as various television shows. She also performed in live theatre and musicals.
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