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It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Irene Cara.
The cause of his death is not yet known and we will let you know as soon as this information becomes available
.”
It is in these terms that a press release published this Saturday on Twitter by the manager of Irene Cara, Judith Moose, announced the sad news.
“It's the worst part of an agent's job, to post such an announcement.
Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene.
I will read each one of them and I know she will smile from heaven.
She adored her fans
,” wrote the emotional agent.
The Oscar-winning singer for the best original song from the movie
Flashdance What a feeling
co-written with Giorgio Moroder, was 63 years old.
She died at her home in Florida, the statement said.
Born in 1959, Irene Cara, also an actress, played in the cult musical film
Fame,
directed in 1980 by Alan Parker.
She interpreted the role of Coco Hernandez and had composed the song of the credits.
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