The American singer and actress Irene Cara, pseudonym of Irene Cara Escalera, voice and face of unforgettable hits such as Fame and What a feeling for the musicals Fame and Flashdance
, interpretations that earned her a Golden Globe and an Oscar for best song
, has died at 63 in his home in Florida
.
Her agent Judith A. Moose made the announcement, but did not indicate the causes of death: "It is with deep sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara. Irene's family have asked for privacy while they process their pain. He was a beautiful soul whose legacy will live on forever through his music and films" and again: "I can't believe I have to write this, let alone the news. Please share your thoughts and memories by Irene. I'll read every one of them and I know she'll be smiling down from heaven. She loved her fans."
Born in the Bronx, New York, in 1959,
Irene Cara had studied music, dance and acting since she was a child, working in theater and television since the 1970s.
However, her notoriety arrives in the 80s when she is called for the
musical Fame
, which also gives the title to the song that will earn her a Golden Globe and make her a star.
In 1984 she is the turn of
Flashdance,
the film with Jennifer Beals, for which she won the Oscar for best original song.