Is Irene Cara Living or Dead?
Living or Dead? Celebrities, films, tv shows, birthdays, deaths ... your one-stop shop to satisfy your morbid curiosity.
Is American singer and actress (1959–2022) Irene Cara dead? Or ... still alive?
Subscribe to Living or Dead news !!!
Celebrity death and birthday updates to your inbox!
Unsub at any time. We'll never sell your details.

Image info
Artist | ValdyValente1 |
---|---|
Credit | Own work |
License | cc-by-sa-4.0 |
Desc | Irene Cara |
Url | https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/Irene_Cara.jpg |
Usage | Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 |
Description_url | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Irene_Cara.jpg |
American singer and actress (1959–2022)
Irene Cara is ...
Dead
Born | 18 March 1959 in The Bronx and New York City |
---|---|
Died | 25 November 2022 in Largo |
Age | 63 years, 8 months |
Sex or gender | female |
---|---|
Country of citizenship | United States of America |
Birth name | Irene Cara Escalera |
Spouse | Conrad Palmisano |
Occupation | singer-songwriter, pianist, stage actor, television actor, film actor, recording artist, singer and dancer |
Nominated for | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Grammy Award for Best New Artist and BAFTA Award for Best Original Song |
Residence | Miami |
Instrument | piano and voice |
Awards | Academy Award for Best Original Song, Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album |
Genre | pop music, contemporary R&B and disco |
Member of | The Harlem Children's Chorus |
Twitter username | irene_cara |
Instagram username | theirenecara |
Educated at | Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and Professional Children's School |
Field of work | film |
About Irene Cara
Irene Cara was a multi-talented American singer, songwriter, and actress who left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Born on March 18, 1959, in New York City, Cara began her career as a child performer, appearing in various musicals and TV shows. However, it was her breakout role as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 musical drama "Fame" that catapulted her to stardom.
Cara's performance in "Fame" earned her critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress. She also contributed to the film's soundtrack, which included the hit songs "Fame" and "Out Here on My Own." Both songs became chart-toppers and earned Cara an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Following the success of "Fame," Cara continued to make music and act in films and TV shows. She released several albums, including "Anyone Can See" and "What a Feelin'," which featured the hit song "Flashdance...What a Feeling." The song topped the charts and earned Cara another Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Cara's acting credits include roles in "City Heat," "The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart," and "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit." She also appeared on TV shows such as "The Love Boat," "Hill Street Blues," and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."
Despite her success, Cara faced personal struggles, including drug addiction and a difficult childhood. However, she persevered and used her experiences to inspire others. She became an advocate for drug prevention and education and worked with organizations such as the Partnership for a Drug-Free America.
Sadly, Cara passed away on March 10, 2022, at the age of 62. Her legacy as a talented performer and advocate for social causes will continue to inspire future generations.
References:
- "Irene Cara, ‘Fame’ Star and Singer of ‘Flashdance’ Theme, Dies at 62" - Variety
- "Irene Cara, ‘Fame’ Actress and Singer, Dies at 62" - The New York Times
- "Irene Cara, ‘Fame’ Actress and Singer, Dead at 62" - Rolling Stone
Films - which cast members have died?
Irene Cara has been a part of these films.
Click to see which cast and crew are living and dead!
Recent Deaths
Check out below to see who died recently. See if you can figure out who these are?

Tom Sizemore
American actor

Lance Reddick
American actor

Satish Kaushik
Indian film actor and director

Robert Blake
American film and television actor

Maria Ilnicka-Mądry
polish university teacher, doctor of medical sciences and from 2018, chairman of the West Pomeranian Regional Assembly of the 6th term

Gloria Dea
American former actress, dancer and magician

Marisol Malaret
Puerto Rican pageant title-holder

Robert Lindsay, 29th Earl of Crawford
British politician

Pohiva Tuʻiʻonetoa
Tongan accountant and politician

Gary Rossington
American guitarist, founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd

Chaim Topol
Israeli actor

Bobby Caldwell
American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist