Irene Cara, actress and singer of Fame and Flashdance, has died

(ANSA) - ROME, NOVEMBER 26 - 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 GoldenGlobe and an Oscar for best song, died at age 63 at her 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 has asked for privacy while they process their grief. She was a beautiful soul whose legacy will live on forever through her music and films” and again: “I can't believe I have to write this, let alone the news. Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene.

I will read each of them and know that she will smile down from heaven.

She adored his 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 comes 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, her film with her Jennifer Beals, for which she won the Oscar for best original song.

(HANDLE).