Irene Cara Escalera (March 18, 1959 [note 1] - November 25, 2022) was an American singer and actress [13] who rose to prominence for her role as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 musical film Fame, and for recording the film's title song "Fame", which reached No. 1 in several countries. In 1983, Cara co-wrote and sang the song "Flashdance. Irene Cara as Coco Hernandez performing in a scene from the 1980 movie "Fame." A former child actor, dancer and singer, she was the voice behind two of the biggest movie theme songs of the.
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Irene Cara, best known for singing the title songs to the films Fame and Flashdance, has died aged 63. Cara appeared as the main character Coco Hernandez in Fame, which was released in. Coco Hernandez : [singing] Remember my name. Fame! I'm gonna live forever, I'm gonna learn how to fly - high! Coco Hernandez : [singing] Sometimes I wonder where I've been, Who I am, Do I fit in. I may not win, But I can't be thrown, Out here on my own. United Artists/Archive Photos/Getty Images Irene Cara, the singer-actress best known for starring in and belting the title tracks from the 1980s movies Fame and Flashdance, has died. She was. Irene Cara as Coco Hernandez in Fame, 1980, directed by Alan Parker. She also sang the title song, which topped the British singles chart. Photograph: MGM/Allstar Movies Obituary Irene.
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According to Moose, Cara died in her Florida home and her cause of death is unknown, but will be "released when information is available." This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events Irene Cara, 'Fame' singer, dead at 63, publicist says. Nov. 28, 202200:38 Cara received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 musical "Fame." The movie's popularity spawned a TV show of the same name, which. Fame and Flashdance singer Irene Cara has died at the age of 63. The American singer and actress was best known for her title track in the 1980 film Fame, as well as co-writing and singing the. Coco Hernandez (Irene Cara) performs at a graduation ceremony in a scene from 'Fame', directed by Alan Parker, 1980. (Photo by United Artists/Archive Photos/Getty Images)
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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. Irene Cara went from singing about "Fame" and wanting people to remember her name to living a lonely, reclusive life in Florida, desperate for privacy. Michael Ochs Archives Irene Cara won.
Coco Hernandez (Irene Cara) performs at a graduation ceremony in a scene from 'Fame', directed by Alan Parker, 1980. (United Artists/Archive Photos/Getty Images) save Her voice was the voice. Irene Cara, an actor and performer who won an Oscar for "Flashdance.What a Feeling" and sang the title track from "Fame," died at 63.. Cara first came to prominence playing Coco Hernandez, a.
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Singer and actress Irene Cara, best known for her role as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 musical "Fame" and being the stunning voice behind the iconic main theme of the 1983 musical "Flashdance". Irene Cara died at her home in Largo, Florida on Nov. 25 at age 63.. Cara first broke through in the 1980 musical Fame, where she sang the title track and starred as Coco Hernandez. The.
