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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 hit “Flashdance‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63By MARK KENNEDYAP Entertainment WriterThe Associated PressNEW YORKNEW YORK (AP) — 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. Cara played Coco Hernandez, a striving dancer who endures all manner of deprivations, including a creepy nude photo shoot. It included the hit song “Maniac,” featuring Beals’ character leaping, spinning, stomping her feet and the slow-burning theme song. “There aren’t enough words to express my love and my gratitude,” Cara told the Oscar crowd in her thanks. She also created the all-female band Irene Cara Presents Hot Caramel and put out a double CD with the single “How Can I Make You Luv Me.” Her movie credits include ”Sparkle” and “D.C.
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