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'Fame' star Irene Cara dies at 63

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 27 Nov 2022, 12:09pm
Irene Cara with the Grammy she won in 1984 for "What a Feeling". The "Fame" and "Flashdance" singer-actor has died aged 63. Photo / Getty Images
Irene Cara with the Grammy she won in 1984 for "What a Feeling". The "Fame" and "Flashdance" singer-actor has died aged 63. Photo / Getty Images

'Fame' star Irene Cara dies at 63

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 27 Nov 2022, 12:09pm

Irene Cara, Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress, best known for starring in and singing the title track from the 1980 hit movie Fame, passed away at 63.

The causes of her death are still unknown, according to her publicist.

Steve Newall, flicks.co.nz editor reflected on her career full of hits, as she had a full filmography and discography.

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