IRENE CARA, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning actress and singer-songwriter best known for her work in the 1980s cult moviesMs. Cara, 63, passed away at her Florida home, her publicist Judith Moose said in a statement posted on Twitter, and the cause of death is currently unknown.
“She was a beautiful gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films,” the statement read. Ms. Cara’s career in show business began at an early age and spanned theater, television, music, and film. The artist got her big break in 1980 when she was cast to play Coco Hernandez in the iconic movie-musicalThe musical drama’s title song, sung by Ms. Cara, would go on to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song and earned the artist two Grammy Awards nominations, among other recognitions.
Ms. Cara’s rise to Hollywood stardom continued in the following years. In 1983 she co-wrote and sang the title song for the blockbuster movie, which landed Cara the coveted Academy Award for Best Original Song and became one of the defining songs of the decade. Moose, the publicist, said a memorial for Ms. Cara’s fans “will be planned at a future date,” and funeral services for the artist are pending.“Irene Cara, you inspired me more than you could ever know. Your songwriting and vocals created pure energy that will never cease,” musician Lenny Kravitz said on Twitter. —
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara dies at 63The American singer and actress's publicist in a statement said the cause of death is currently unknown.
Source: gmanetwork - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »
'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara dead at 63Rest in peace, Irene Cara. | via philstarlife philstarlife Angel Locsin look-a-like.
Source: PhilippineStar - 🏆 7. / 71 Read more »
‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ singer, actress Irene Cara dead at 63WASHINGTON — Irene Cara, an Oscar-winning singer and actress who recorded the title tracks to the blockbuster 1980s movies “Fame” and “Flashdance,” has died at age 63, her publicist said
Source: inquirerdotnet - 🏆 3. / 86 Read more »
‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63 - BusinessMirrorOscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie “Fame” and then belted out the era-defining hit “Flashdance ... What a Feeling” from 1983′s “Flashdance,” has died. She was 63. Her publicist, Judith A. Moose, announced the news on social media, writing
Source: BusinessMirror - 🏆 19. / 59 Read more »
IN PHOTOS: Where is G. Tongi now?Giselle Töngi or G. Tongi rose to fame in the '90s, appearing in such shows as 'Gimik,' 'Beh Bote Nga,' 'Mulawin,' 'Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw' and films as 'Enteng Kabisote' and 'Langit sa Piling Mo.' Though she has been traveling back and forth from the Philippines and the US, G. Tongi remained in the limelight until the early 2000's. In 2005, she tied the knot with her now husband Tim Walters. She moved to the US and now has two children, Kenobi and Sakura. Though she left showbiz in the Philippines, she never forgot her Filipino roots. Take a look at G. Töngi's life abroad.
Source: gmanetwork - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »
‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ singer, actress Irene Cara dead at 63WASHINGTON — Irene Cara, an Oscar-winning singer and actress who recorded the title tracks to the blockbuster 1980s movies “Fame” and “Flashdance,” has died at age 63, her publicist said
Source: inquirerdotnet - 🏆 3. / 86 Read more »