The singer and actress Irene Cara has died

“It is with deep sadness that on behalf of your family I announce the passing of Irene Cara. Irene’s family has asked for privacy as they process their grief. She was a wonderfully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and her films.’ Thus agent Judith A. Moose announced the disappearance of the American singer and actress Irene Dearbest known for huge hit songs like “Hunger”awarded with the Oscar in 1981 and «Flashdance… What a feeling», with music by Giorgio Moroder, also awarded with an Oscar three years later, in 1984: Irene Cara was the first Hispanic singer to receive him as an author. The actress died at her Florida home, but her cause of death has not been disclosed at this time.

Born in New York, in the Bronx district, Irene Cara had initially arrived in the cast of Saranno Famosi as a dancer to then instead later win the unforgettable role of aspiring dancer Coco Hernandez which was followed by the galactic success of the song “Fame” but also of «Out Here on My Own».

“I can’t believe I have to write this, let alone the news”added agent Judith A. Moose. “Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene. She will read each of them and I know she will smile from heaven. She adored her fans.”