Irene Cara
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Irene Cara Escalera (March 18, 1959 – November 25, 2022) was an American singer and actress 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... What a Feeling" (from the film Flashdance), for which she shared an Academy Award for Best Original Song and won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1984. Before her success with Fame, Cara portrayed the title character Sparkle Williams in the original 1976 musical drama film Sparkle. Cara died as a result of hypertensive heart disease after hypercholesterolemia at age 63.
Career
- 1959Born
- 1984Won Academy Award for Best Original Song
- 1984Won Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song
- 1984Won Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album
- 2022Passed away
- Member of The Harlem Children's Chorus
Trivia
- •Place of birth: The Bronx
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: singer, pianist, stage actor, television actor
- •Genre: pop music, contemporary R&B, disco
- •Plays: piano, voice
- •Spouse: Conrad Palmisano
What happened recently
Irene Cara's Pop Hit 'What A Feeling' Triggered a Brutal Lawsuit and Became a No. 1 Anthem
Watch Irene Cara Thank Her Family And Friends For Flashdance Win At The 1984 GRAMMYs
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IRON SAVIOR Share Cover Of IRENE CARA Hit “Fame”; Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy Album To Be Released In March 2026
Irene Cara Reportedly Lived Like a ‘Recluse’ in Her Final Days Say Neighbors of the ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ Singer
Exclusive | Neighbors reveal sad final days of ‘Fame’ star-turned-‘recluse’ Irene Cara
Irene Cara’s Team Issues a Statement Asking Fans not to Spread Rumors About Her Death
Mariah Carey, Jennifer Beals, other celebs react to the death of Irene Cara: 'Such an inspiration'
Irene Cara Owned ‘Fame’ Ballad ‘Out Here On My Own’ – ‘I Sound Like Me,’ Not Donna Summer
Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer of title tracks to 'Flashdance,' 'Fame' dies at 63, rep says
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