The singer, songwriter, producer and actress Irene Cara, who was the protagonist of the movie “Fama”, where she played the character of Coco Hernández, died at the age of 63. The actress’s agent, Judith A. Moose, confirmed the death of the American artist on Twitter, but the causes of her death are still unknown.
This is the worst part of being an agent. I can’t believe I had to write this, let alone break the news. Please share Irene’s thoughts and memories. I will be reading each one of them and I know she will be smiling in heaven. She loved the fans ”, reads the condolence message spread on the social network Twitter.
This is the absolute worst part of being a publicist. I can’t believe I had to write this, let alone post the news. Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene. I will be reading each and every one of them and I know she will be smiling from Heaven. She adored her fans. –JM pic.twitter.com/TsC5BwZ3fh
— Irene Cara (@Irene_Cara) November 26, 2022
Irene Cara, who provided vocals for the songs “Fame” and “Flashdance…What A Feeling,” passed away at her home in Florida, United States of America. The composer’s family have asked for privacy while funeral services take place.
According to the agent, the singer’s legacy will live on forever through her music and movies. Irene Cara sang the song “What a feeling” from the movie Flashdance, eventually winning an Oscar for best original. She was the second African-American woman to win the award, after Hattie McDaniel in the classic “Gone with the Wind” in 1940.
The artist became known for playing the role of Coco Hernández in the series “Fama”, in which he performed the song that gave the film its name. With this participation, Irene Cara won the Best Actress award at the Golden Globes. The American is one of the most awarded artists of her generation, having won Grammy Awards as a vocalist and composer.
Irene Cara’s agent says the singer was working on “incredible projects” that would make fans “incredibly happy”. Judith A. Moose reveals that, as would be the actress’s wish, the projects will be finished.
Lee Curreri, who acted alongside Irene Cara in the series “Fama”, paid tribute to the composer by sharing a black and white photo of her on the Instagram social network.
Source: Observadora
