Irene Cara was an American singer, songwriter, and actress.
She was born in the Bronx, New York City, on March 18, 1959, to Puerto Rican and Cuban parents.
She began her career as a child actress, appearing on Broadway in the musical Maggie Flynn and on the television soap opera Love of Life.
Cara’s big break came in 1980, when she starred in the film Fame and sang the title song, which won an Academy Award and a Grammy Award.
She also co-wrote and sang the song Flashdance… What a Feeling from the 1983 film Flashdance, which won another Academy Award and a Grammy Award.
Cara continued to act and sing throughout the 1980s and 1990s, appearing in films such as Aaron Loves Angela, Streets of Fire and D.C. Cab as well as releasing several albums.
She also starred in the Broadway musical The Sweet Smell of Success.
Cara’s career slowed down in the 2000s, but she continued to perform and write music. She died on November 25, 2022, at the age of 63.
Cara was a talented and versatile performer who made significant contributions to the worlds of music and film.
She will be remembered for her iconic songs, her groundbreaking performances, and her positive and inspiring presence.
Irene Cara cause of death
Cara died on November 25, 2022, at her home in Largo, Florida. She was 63.
The cause of death was arteriosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to the Pinellas County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Diabetes was also listed as a contributing factor.
Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease is a condition in which the arteries become hardened and narrowed, which can lead to heart disease, stroke and other health problems.
Hypertensive cardiovascular disease is a condition in which high blood pressure damages the heart and blood vessels.
