‘Flashdance’ singer Irene Cara’s cause of death revealed

Irene Cara, finest recognized for her work appearing in ’80s film Fame, through which she additionally carried out the theme track, and for taking house the Oscar for the theme track in 1983’s Flashdance, died of excessive ldl cholesterol and hypertension, her publicist, Judith A. Moose, confirms to Yahoo Leisure.

Along with having suffered from arteriosclerotic (which means ldl cholesterol/plaque buildup within the arteries) and hypertensive heart problems (brought on by hypertension), the health worker in Florida’s Pinellas County additionally recorded in medical paperwork, which have been reportedly seen by TMZ, that Cara was diabetic.

The workplace didn’t instantly reply to Yahoo Leisure’s request for remark.

Cara, 63, died Nov. 25 at house. Moose shared the sad news on social media.

“She was a superbly gifted soul whose legacy will dwell endlessly by way of her music and movies,” she wrote, after asking for privateness for Cara’s household. She additionally famous {that a} memorial for Cara’s followers could be introduced at a later date.

A Jan. 26 tweet from the late star’s official Twitter account responded to fan who theorized that Cara was nonetheless alive, as no specifics a few public memorial had been given.

“Whereas I might love nothing greater than for that to be true, sadly, it isn’t,” the publish learn. “I am presently ready for phrase from venues I’ve contacted to e-book her public memorial. It’s being tentatively scheduled for March 18th (her birthday). I will share extra updates as they’re obtainable.”

Together with the Oscar that she received for “Flashdance… What a Feeling,” she additionally took house a Golden Globe and two Grammys.