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Irene Cara, '80s pop star behind 'Fame' and 'Flashdance' theme songs, dies at 63

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(CNN) — Actress and singer Irene Cara, an Oscar and Grammy winner best known for the theme songs of “Fame” and “Flashdance” in the early ’80s, has died, her publicist said. She was 63. “Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene,” Judith Moose said in a tweet announcing the singer’s death.

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  1. Tucson

    'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63 (opens Tucson)

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    Tucson's feed description

    Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred in and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie “Fame” and then belted out the era-defining

  2. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Irene Cara, 'Flashdance,' 'Fame' singer, dead at 63 (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Irene Cara won an Academy Award for 1983’s 'Flashdance… What a Feeling.'

  3. East Idaho News

    Irene Cara, '80s pop star behind 'Fame' and 'Flashdance' theme songs, dies at 63 (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    (CNN) — Actress and singer Irene Cara, an Oscar and Grammy winner best known for the theme songs of “Fame” and “Flashdance” in the early ’80s, has died, her publicist said. She was 63. “Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene,” Judith Moose said in a tweet announcing the singer’s death.

  4. News West 9

    Actress Irene Cara dead at 63 (opens News West 9)

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    News West 9's feed description

    Her publicist confirmed the death announcement Saturday was genuine both in a note on the singer's website and on Twitter.

  5. Forbes

    Remember Her Name: Irene Cara, ‘Fame,’ ‘Sparkle,’ ‘Flashdance’ Star Dies At 63 (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Irene Cara, an Oscar and Grammy-winning master of music creation, has made her transition.

  6. Wyoming Public Media

    'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara dies at 63 (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    She was behind some of the most joyful, high-energy pop anthems of the early '80s. During her career, Cara had three Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

  7. The Guardian

    Fame and Flashdance singer and actor Irene Cara dies aged 63 (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The Oscar-winning What A Feeling singer, who played Coco Hernandez in 1980’s Fame, died at her home in Florida, her publicist said

  8. NBC4 Washington

    Irene Cara, Oscar-Winning Singer of ‘Fame' and ‘Flashdance' Title Tracks, Dies at 63 (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    “It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,” her publicist Judith A. Moose said in a statement.

  9. Triblive

    'Fame,' 'Flashdance' singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63 (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    NEW YORK — Oscar, 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.

  10. amNewYork

    New York native Irene Cara, ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ singer-actor, dies at 63 (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKcjZSh5xs0

  11. Newsweek

    Irene Cara, singer of "Fame" and "Flashdance," dead at 63 years old (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The cause of Cara's death is currently unknown, according to her publicist.

  12. New York Times

    Irene Cara, ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ Singer, Dies at 63 (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Ms. Cara was a child star from the Bronx who gained international fame as the singer of major pop anthems from movies of the 1980s.

  13. Hiawatha World Online

    Fame singer Irene Cara dies aged 63 (opens Hiawatha World Online)

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    Hiawatha World Online's feed description

    Singer and actress Irene Cara has died at the age of 63.

  14. CBS News

    Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer and actress, dies at 63 (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The cause of death is unknown and funeral services are pending.

  15. CBS News

    'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63 at her Florida home (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Oscar, 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.

  16. France 24

    'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer and actress Irene Cara dies at 63 (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    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 Saturday.

  17. Black Enterprise

    'Fame' Singer Irene Cara Dies At 63 (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Academy Award-winning singer and songwriter Irene Cara passed away on Friday, November 25 at her home in Florida. She was 63.

  18. Breitbart News

    Irene Cara, Oscar-Winning ‘Fame,’ ‘What a Feeling’ Singer, Dies at 63 (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Irene Cara has died at her Florida home at the age of 63, her publicist announced on Twitter Saturday.

  19. New Hampshire Public Radio

    'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara has died at 63 (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description

    The Oscar-winning singer-actress died at her home in Florida, according to her publicist. Cara was behind some of the most era-defining pop anthems of the early '80s.

  20. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    ‘Flashdance’ singer Irene Cara dies (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy-winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred and sang the title cut in the 1980 hit movie "Fame" and then belted out the era-defining hit "Flashdance ... What a Feeling" in 1983's "Flashdance," has died. She was 63.

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