Jennifer Beals and Laura Branigan, Sister Sledge, and many others remembered Irene Cara after her passing Friday, at the age of 63.
This Oscar-winning actress is behind hit songs like “Fame” “Flashdance” Judith A. Moose, the publicist for her, reported that she died of unspecified causes in Florida.
With a decades-long career spanning several mediums – including Broadway, television and film – Cara is considered a pioneer of the arts and an icon of the 1980s.
Jennifer Beals, the star of 1983’s “Flashdance” Cara was awarded an Oscar for her work. “brilliant” Cara, for her “open heart and your fearless triple threat talent.”
“It took a beautiful dreamer to write and perform the soundtracks for those who dare to dream,” She Submitted Instagram “#RIPirenecara.”
Canadian singer Deborah Cox called Cara “a bright light for the culture.”
“Irene Cara is who inspired me growing up to be a ‘triple threat’ ….that you could not only have hit records but I have a hit tv show and slay…” She SubmittedAdd a “Fame” reference: “Irene Cara remember her name.”
“My Heart Is Broken,” Debbie Allen said, Descriptive Cara as “such a gifted beautiful genius.” “Her talent and her music will LIVE FOREVER! FOREVER REMEMBER HER NAME!”
Flea On Twitter, he said that he was “sad to hear the news, she was a real light.”
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