Irene Cara

The official report states her cause of death as arteriosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease. The medical examiner who assessed her body post- ...

She also sang the show’s theme song, which later earned her [Grammy nominations](https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/hip-hop-50-tribute-performers-2023-grammys-1234731849/) for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. [passed away](https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/irene-cara-dead-1234714534/) in her Largo, Fla. She was awarded an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress In A Television Movie, Miniseries Or Drama Special in 1982 for her work in Sister, Sister. [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/02/flashdance-fame-singer-irene-cara-died-death-cause-high-blood-pressure-cholesterol/) reports that the [Academy Award-winning](https://www.vibe.com/gallery/oscars-2022-red-carpet-photos-1234653778/) actress passed away due to high cholesterol and hypertension. She released her first album, Esta Es Irene in 1967, followed by 1982’s Anyone Can See, 1983’s What A Feelin’, and 1987’s Carasmatic. [Irene Cara](https://www.vibe.com/t/irene-cara/)’s death toward the end of 2022 was sad for the music community and beyond.

Yahoo Entertainment has confirmed the cause of death for the Oscar- and Grammy-winning actress-singer-songwriter.

According to an official report from the Pinellas County Medical Examiner, the “Fame” and “Flashdance” singer died of hypertension and high cholesterol. The ...

The cause of death of the Oscar and Grammy winner, who died on 25 November at the age of 63, had been previously unknown. Cara died ...

The cause of death of the [Fame](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/fame) and was known for her lead role in the 1967 musical drama Sparkle. Flashdance and Fame singer Irene Cara’s cause of death revealed

Deadline reports the cause of death for Fame star Irene Cara was natural, caused by arteriosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

[saluted](https://www.instagram.com/p/CoKm30Jup-N/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) her sister Jennifer on her birthday. [surprise vow renewal](https://youtu.be/-e202SUj9fo), which was supposed to be a 50th birthday party for Portia. [Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arteriosclerosis-atherosclerosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350569) notes the illness stresses the heart due to [high blood pressure](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373410) and plaque buildup in arteries. The model shared clips of them on Backstreet Boys 30th Anniversary Celebration comes out April 11 and is available for preorder [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2023/02/irene-cara-cause-of-death-coroner-1235248078/) reports the cause of death for Fame star Irene Cara was natural, caused by arteriosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

When Fame actress and singer Irene Cara died in November at 63, reports provided few details. However, TMZ says she died of hypertension and high ...

Yahoo Entertainment has confirmed the cause of death for the Oscar- and Grammy-winning actress-singer-songwriter.

Now, new medical examiner records have revealed how Cara died. According to documents from the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center, which were seen by The ...

She later sang and co-wrote ‘Flashdance… Her performance won her two Grammy awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Artist. Cara first shot to fame when she was cast in the 1980 musical Fame.

The Pinellas County medical examiner's office confirmed to Fox News Digital that Cara's cause of death was hypertension and high cholesterol, specifically ...

](https://www.foxnews.com/category/entertainment/music) [Jennifer Beals](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jennifer-beals-on-working-with-kelsey-grammer-it-was-a-dream-come-true). [Get updates and more on this story at foxnews.com.](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/irene-cara-flashdance-fame-singer-cause-death-revealed-after-unexpected-passing) She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films. Funeral services are pending and a memorial for her fans will be planned at a future date," the statement concluded. [her death](https://www.foxnews.com/category/entertainment/events/departed).

Cara died of Arteriosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease, with Diabetes Mellitus listed as a contributory condition, According to new medical ...