Singer And Actress Irene Cara (1959 - 2022) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 11-26-2022, 05:09 AM

https://abc11.com/irene-cara-flashda...aths/12495906/

Irene Cara, the Oscar-winning singer of the title tracks to "Fame" and "Flashdance," has died at age 63, her publicist announced late Friday.

Cara died in her Florida home of an undisclosed cause.

Her publicist confirmed her death to Eyewitness News.

"It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara," publicist Judith A. Moose wrote.

Cara was trained in music, dance and acting as a child and appeared on stage and on television, including appearances on PBS and on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show," at a young age in the 1970s.

But she rocketed to fame when she was cast in the 1980 musical "Fame." She was initially cast as a dancer but then had the role of Coco Hernandez written for her and she sang the title track.

She was nominated for two Grammys after Fame, for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Artist.

She then won a Grammy and an Academy Award in 1984 with the title track to "Flashdance," the film starring Jennifer Beals as an aspiring dancer.

She continued on with her dual career in acting and music, appearing in films such as "D.C. Cab" and "City Heat" and various television shows. She also continued acting on stage and in live musicals.

"Irene's family has requested privacy as they process their grief," Moose wrote. "She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever thorugh her music and films."

Zoneboy · 11-26-2022, 05:30 AM

D-Dey · 11-26-2022, 08:13 PM

I'm still loving this clip of her from 1967:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7413Ryr1JA

RIP.

Hawkee · 11-27-2022, 03:40 AM

Irene Cara passed away? What a surprise because I hadn't heard much about her since Flashdance and then she released an album in 1987 titled Carasmatic. I was shocked to learn that she was still around because she hadn't released an album in years. I first discovered Irene Cara when she was featured in the 1993 Filmation animated movie Happily Ever Ever providing the voice of Snow White and I was amazed at the movie itself because it truly is magical and cute. And who knew Irene Cara could do cartoon voices so well and in fact when I saw Happily Ever After I thought Janet Jackson was doing Snow White's voice but then I realized it was Irene Cara's voice. She also sang the end credits song of Happily Ever After which is an amazing power ballad called Love Is The Reason that's one of Irene's best overlooked songs of all time
Bestie

1990 UM fan · 11-30-2022, 08:08 PM

A magical voice. Didn't know she was still in music and acting after the 80s heyday. May she rest in peace.

TMC · 11-30-2022, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LaBestia

Irene Cara passed away? What a surprise because I hadn't heard much about her since Flashdance and then she released an album in 1987 titled Carasmatic. I was shocked to learn that she was still around because she hadn't released an album in years. I first discovered Irene Cara when she was featured in the 1993 Filmation animated movie Happily Ever Ever providing the voice of Snow White and I was amazed at the movie itself because it truly is magical and cute. And who knew Irene Cara could do cartoon voices so well and in fact when I saw Happily Ever After I thought Janet Jackson was doing Snow White's voice but then I realized it was Irene Cara's voice. She also sang the end credits song of Happily Ever After which is an amazing power ballad called Love Is The Reason that's one of Irene's best overlooked songs of all time
Bestie

One reason her career petered out was because she sued her record label for $10 million in unpaid royalties. The legal battle left her broke and although she did get $1.5 million out of a settlement from the lawsuit, it probably cost her more in opportunities.

Bonniegirl · 12-01-2022, 12:13 AM

Very sad !

Too young to pass away . May she rest in peace !

TMC · 12-03-2022, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 1990 UM fan

A magical voice. Didn't know she was still in music and acting after the 80s heyday. May she rest in peace.

What happened to Irene Cara?

Dude111 · 12-03-2022, 07:52 PM

Very sad..

TMC · 12-06-2022, 01:07 AM

Fame star Irene Cara had become a 'recluse' during her final years living in Florida and 'didn't talk to anyone', neighbors reveal

Academy Award-winning singer and actress Irene Cara, 63, was found dead inside her Largo, Florida last month
Neighbors say the Flashdance singer and Fame actor was a recluse and was rarely seen in public
One neighbor who attempted to socialize with her was always turned down
Another suggested the only person to ever show up at her home was a gardener who would come to mow the lawn
Cara, a child performer, entered the national spotlight playing Coco Hernandez in the hit 1980 musical film Fame, which earned her two Grammy wins
In 1984, she went on to win an Oscar and Grammy for the iconic 'Flashdance... What A Feeling'

Edward216 · 12-06-2022, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TMC

One reason her career petered out was because she sued her record label for $10 million in unpaid royalties. The legal battle left her broke and although she did get $1.5 million out of a settlement from the lawsuit, it probably cost her more in opportunities.

Well it's my understanding that when a singer gets tied up in a lawsuit like that that goes on for several years, they actually usually aren't allowed to make new albums until all of the legalities have been worked out. Which is why they basically drop out of the public eye for so long unfortunately.

Ed.

Edward216 · 12-06-2022, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Very sad !

Too young to pass away . May she rest in peace !

Yeah, Irene Cara was only 10 years older than me. I think she was a wonderful singer, may she rest in peace.

Ed.

TMC · 02-03-2023, 12:53 AM

Irene Cara's death revealed from Medical Examiner's report

Singer / actress Irene Cara died last November 25 at her Florida home at the age of 63 from high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The official cause of death is 'Arteriosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease', according to the medical examiner's report released in Pinellas County. It was also stated in the report that Cara was diabetic.

TMC · 03-26-2024, 08:59 PM

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“Take your passion and make it happen!” has become an iconic lyric and perhaps even mantra for '80's pop music, however, it wasn’t all that easy for the songstress behind the song. The beautiful and immensely gifted, Irene Cara.

TMC · 04-21-2024, 09:53 PM

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Why was Irene Cara blackballed from the industry?

11-26-2022, 05:09 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Singer And Actress Irene Cara (1959 - 2022) https://abc11.com/irene-cara-flashda...aths/12495906/ Irene Cara, the Oscar-winning singer of the title tracks to "Fame" and "Flashdance," has died at age 63, her publicist announced late Friday. Cara died in her Florida home of an undisclosed cause. Her publicist confirmed her death to Eyewitness News. "It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara," publicist Judith A. Moose wrote. Cara was trained in music, dance and acting as a child and appeared on stage and on television, including appearances on PBS and on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show," at a young age in the 1970s. But she rocketed to fame when she was cast in the 1980 musical "Fame." She was initially cast as a dancer but then had the role of Coco Hernandez written for her and she sang the title track. She was nominated for two Grammys after Fame, for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Artist. She then won a Grammy and an Academy Award in 1984 with the title track to "Flashdance," the film starring Jennifer Beals as an aspiring dancer. She continued on with her dual career in acting and music, appearing in films such as "D.C. Cab" and "City Heat" and various television shows. She also continued acting on stage and in live musicals. "Irene's family has requested privacy as they process their grief," Moose wrote. "She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever thorugh her music and films."

11-26-2022, 08:13 PM	#3
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Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,771	Irene Cara passed away? What a surprise because I hadn't heard much about her since Flashdance and then she released an album in 1987 titled Carasmatic. I was shocked to learn that she was still around because she hadn't released an album in years. I first discovered Irene Cara when she was featured in the 1993 Filmation animated movie Happily Ever Ever providing the voice of Snow White and I was amazed at the movie itself because it truly is magical and cute. And who knew Irene Cara could do cartoon voices so well and in fact when I saw Happily Ever After I thought Janet Jackson was doing Snow White's voice but then I realized it was Irene Cara's voice. She also sang the end credits song of Happily Ever After which is an amazing power ballad called Love Is The Reason that's one of Irene's best overlooked songs of all time Bestie
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12-06-2022, 01:07 AM	#10
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,398	Fame star Irene Cara had become a 'recluse' during her final years living in Florida and 'didn't talk to anyone', neighbors reveal Academy Award-winning singer and actress Irene Cara, 63, was found dead inside her Largo, Florida last month Neighbors say the Flashdance singer and Fame actor was a recluse and was rarely seen in public One neighbor who attempted to socialize with her was always turned down Another suggested the only person to ever show up at her home was a gardener who would come to mow the lawn Cara, a child performer, entered the national spotlight playing Coco Hernandez in the hit 1980 musical film Fame, which earned her two Grammy wins In 1984, she went on to win an Oscar and Grammy for the iconic 'Flashdance... What A Feeling'

11-26-2022, 05:30 AM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349

12-01-2022, 12:13 AM	#7
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,581	Very sad ! Too young to pass away . May she rest in peace !

12-03-2022, 07:52 PM	#9
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,875	Very sad..

02-03-2023, 12:53 AM	#13
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,398	Irene Cara's death revealed from Medical Examiner's report Singer / actress Irene Cara died last November 25 at her Florida home at the age of 63 from high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The official cause of death is 'Arteriosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease', according to the medical examiner's report released in Pinellas County. It was also stated in the report that Cara was diabetic.