Yahoo HomeIrene Cara
| Born | March 18, 1959 |
| Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
| Net worth | $4 million |
| Height | 5'4" (1.63m) |
| Spouse | Conrad Palmisano (m 1986 - 1991) |
| Parents | Gaspar Cara , Louise Cara |
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Irene Cara Remembered: Mariah Carey, Debbie Allen and More Pay Tribute to Late Star
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 1981 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Fame (1980 film) | Nominated |
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Celebrity Tributes Pour in After Irene Cara's Death
The Academy Award winner passed away in her home over the weekend.
- CelebrityUSA TODAY
Irene Cara, Oscar-winning 'Flashdance' singer and actress, dies at 63: 'Beautiful genius'
Irene Cara, whose voice led the soundtrack of 1983's 'Flashdance,' has died. Her publicist, Judith A. Moose announced the news on Twitter Saturday.
- EntertainmentThe AV Club
R.I.P. Irene Cara, the musical voice of Fame and Flashdance
Irene Cara has died. A Grammy and Oscar-winning singer, songwriter, and actor, Cara achieved international acclaim as one of the stars, and chief musical voices, of the 1980 film Fame. Cara’s career blossomed in the 1980s, reaching a peak in 1983, when she wrote and recorded “Flashdance… What A Feeling,” the theme song to the Jennifer Beals hit Flashdance. Although her career slowed down in subsequent years, Cara continued to perform throughout the rest of her life. She died this week, with no c
- EntertainmentReuters
Irene Cara, star of 1980s classics 'Fame' and 'Flashdance,' dead at 63
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. 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-musical "Fame," which chronicled the vicissitudes of a group of New York City high schoolers.
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Jennifer Beals Thanks Irene Cara for Her 'Fearless Triple Threat Talent' in Tribute After Her Death
Jennifer Beals was joined by a group of celebrities who remembered Irene Cara after her death at age 63, including Debbie Allen, Diane Warren and Questlove
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Lenny Kravitz, Questlove, Diane Warren & More Stars Mourn the Death of Irene Cara
'You inspired me more than you could ever know,' Kravitz wrote.
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Irene Cara, Oscar winner acclaimed for ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance,’ died at Florida home at 63
Irene Cara reportedly once expressed concern about working with producer and songwriter Giorgio Moroder on what became her biggest hit and one of her three signature songs, “Flashdance ... What a Feeling.”
