Irene Cara, an actress and singer who was best known for her roles in the 1980s hits Fame and Flashdance and for singing the theme songs for those movies, has died.
Irene had just turned 63.
Irene’s death was announced on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, by her publicist Judith Moose.
Fans of the Cuban and Puerto Rican Academy Award winners are using social media to express their sadness and try to find out what happened. So, what caused Irene Cara to die? Here’s everything we know about it.
The Cause Of Irene Cara’s Death Has Not Yet Been Disclosed To The Public
Keep praying! In the early hours of November 26, Judith used Irene’s Twitter account to tell her fans that she had died.
This is the absolute worst part of being a publicist. I can't believe I've had to write this, let alone release the news. Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene. I'll be reading each and every one of them and know she'll be smiling from Heaven. She adored her fans. – JM pic.twitter.com/TsC5BwZ3fh
— Irene Cara (@Irene_Cara) November 26, 2022
“This is the absolute worst part of being a publicist. I can’t believe I’ve had to write this, let alone release the news. Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene. I’ll be reading each and every one of them and know she’ll be smiling from Heaven. She adored her fans,” said Judith.
In the tweet, Judith posted a screenshot of a statement from the government. “Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief,” the statement reads. “She was a very talented person whose music and movies will keep her memory alive for all time.”
The statement also says that the cause of Irene’s death is unknown at this time but that the family will share details when “information is available.”
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