Who is Irene Cara? A Medical Examiner Revealed Her Cause of Death!

By Akriti On Feb 7, 2023

Irene Cara was an American actress and singer who died in November 2022. Irene Cara received an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Grammy for her performance and co-writing of the song “Flashdance… What a Feeling,” which appeared in the 1983 film “Flashdance.” Irene played Coco Hernandez in the 1980 musical drama “Fame,” and she sang the title song, which reached number one in multiple countries and won Cara her first Grammy nomination.

Bio Overview

Net Worth	$2 Million
Name	Irene Cara
Age	63
Height	5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Profession	Actor, Singer-songwriter, Record producer, Pianist, Dancer, Musician
Date Of Birth	Mar 18, 1959
Date Of Death	Nov 25, 2022,
Birthplace	United States
Nationality	American

Who is Irene Cara?

Irene Cara, an actress, singer, songwriter, and producer, was destined for a life of accomplishments that millions strive for but few achieve. Irene’s road to success was filled with once-in-a-lifetime experiences, from being able to play the piano by ear at the age of five to winning an Oscar, multiple Grammys, a Golden Globe, and a People’s Choice Award.

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Irene was promptly enrolled in music, acting, and dance programs when her parents recognized her innate potential. Her mother had entered her in several competitions before that, and at the age of three, Irene was a finalist in the “Little Miss America” pageant.

Medical Examiner Revealed Her Cause of Death

According to a medical examiner’s report in Pinellas County, Florida, Fame icon Irene Cara’s official cause of death was Arteriosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease. In layman’s words, she experienced artery hardening and cardiac stress due to high blood pressure.

In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death. Cara was diabetic, according to the report, which Deadline obtained.

The Oscar-winning singer, who died at the age of 63, was best remembered for singing the Flashdance theme “What A Feeling,” playing Coco in Fame, and singing the iconic title song.

Cara earned an Oscar for Best Original Song for the Flashdance song “What A Feeling,” as well as two Grammys for the upbeat pop topper that wonderfully reflected the underdog story of Jennifer Beals’ welder-turned-dancer.

Her Grammy awards for “What A Feeling” included Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female, and Best Album Of Original Score Written For A Motion Picture Or A Television Special.

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