Irene Cara’s Cause Of Death Revealed By Medical Examiner
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A Pinellas County, Florida medical examiner’s report indicates thatFame starIrene Cara‘s official cause of death was Arteriosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease. In layperson’s terms, she had a hardening of the arteries and stress on her heart as a result of high blood pressure.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
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The report, received by Deadline, also noted Cara was diabetic.
The Oscar-winning singer who died at 63 was best known for the Flashdance theme “What A Feeling” and for playing Coco in Fame and singing that film’s unforgettable title song.
Cara got her Oscar for Best Original Song for the Flashdance tune “What a Feeling,” and also won two Grammys for the lively chart topper that perfectly captured the underdog journey of the welder-turned-dancer played by Jennifer Beals.
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Her Grammy wins included Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female and Best Album Of Original Score Written For A Motion Picture Or A Television Special, both for “What A Feeling.”
Mike Fleming contributed to this report.
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16 Comments
- Anonymous
The Bronx always loves one of its own. RIP my Queen.
- Dawn Matthews
HARLEM LOVES YOU IRENE CARA. REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE. AARON LOVES ANGELA, SPARKLE AND OF COURSE FAME. ALL COMING OF AGE CULT CLASSICS.🙏💥
- ILR
Your passing has brought a tears to my eyes.
Rest in peace Ms Cara and thank you for the fond memories you bestow on my life. - Dave
I can’t believe that Irene is gone, but may she rest in peace. One of my favorite songs by heris Flashdance.
irene cara was gorgeous and talented. She will be missed.
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