Irene Cara, ‘80s Soundtrack Empress from ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’, Has Died at 63

Irene Cara, the singer, actress, and dancer who made an indelible mark at the intersection of disco, pop, and “show music,” has died. She rocketed to international fame in Alan Parker’s celebration of theater kids, Fame, singing lead on three of the film’s platinum-selling album, and followed-up by recording the theme to Flashdance (“Flashdance … What A Feeling”), an international #1 hit which still ranks at #38 on Billboard’s All-Time Hot 100 Songs nearly 40 years later. She was 63 years old. Cara’s death was announced on Twitter by her publicist. Twitter content This content can also be viewed on… Read Full Article