Irene Cara, identified for singing the title tracks to "Fame" and "Flashdance," has died, her publicist introduced on Saturday.
Cara, a New York native, was 63.
"It's with profound unhappiness that on behalf of her household I announce the passing of Irene Cara," learn the assertion on Cara's Twitter web page posted by her publicist, Judith A. Moose. "The Academy Award profitable actress, singer, songwriter and producer handed away in her Florida residence."
The reason for loss of life is unknown, Moose mentioned, and funeral providers are pending.
"She was a superbly gifted soul whose legacy will reside eternally by her music and movies," Moose mentioned.
Moose additionally inspired followers to share recollections of Cara.
"This is absolutely the worst a part of being a publicist," Moose mentioned. "I can not consider I've needed to write this, not to mention launch the information. Please share your ideas and recollections of Irene. I will be studying each one in all them and know she'll be smiling from Heaven. She adored her followers."
Cara was nominated for a greatest actress Golden Globe for her efficiency within the 1980 musical "Fame" and later received for singing and co-writing the theme tune to "Flashdance" in 1984. Cara can also be a Grammy winner who carried out in quite a few reside theater performances throughout her profession.