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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.
Irene Cara earned a Golden Globe best actress nomination for her role as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 movie, “Fame.” Cara sang the musical drama’s Oscar-nominated hits “Fame” and “Out ...
Irene Cara has died. A Grammy and Oscar-winning singer, songwriter, and actor, Cara achieved international acclaim as one of the stars, and chief musical voices, of the 1980 film Fame.
“Fame” singer and actor Irene Cara died from hardening of the arteries, according to medical records obtained by TMZ on Thursday. Cara died in her Florida home in November at age 63.
Legendary actress and singer Irene Cara, best known for her performances in Fame and Flashdance, has died. She was 63. Celebrity Deaths in 2022: Stars We've Lost Read article “It is with ...
"Out Here on My Own" is a ballad from the 1980 musical film Fame, performed by Irene Cara. It was written by sibling songwriting duo Lesley Gore (lyricist) and Michael Gore (composer). [1] The recording was produced by Michael Gore. [2] Cara performed the song at the 1981 Academy Awards, where it was nominated for Best Original Song. [3]
"Fame" is a song written by Michael Gore (music) and Dean Pitchford (lyrics) [1] and released in 1980, that achieved chart success as the theme song to the Fame film and TV series. [1] The song was performed by Irene Cara , who played the role of Coco Hernandez in the original film.
Actor and singer Irene Cara, best known for her starring roles in the films “Flashdance” and “Fame,” has died at age 63, her publicist Judith A. Moose announced on Friday. Cara won both an ...