Nagluluksa ang American music industry at mga tagahanga sa buong mundo dahil sa pagpanaw ng singer na si Irene Cara nitong Biyernes, November 25, 2022.
Binawian ng buhay si Irene sa kanyang tahanan sa Miami, Florida. Siya ay 63.
Kinumpirma ng publicist ng singer na si Judith Moose ang malungkot na balita.
Pahayag ni Moose sa official Twitter account ni Irene: “It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family, I announce the passing of Irene Cara.
“The Academy Award-winning actress singer, songwriter and producer passed away in her Florida home.
“Her cause of death is currently unknown and will be released when information is available.
“Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief.
“She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films.
“Funeral services are pending and memorial for her fans will be planned at a future date.
“Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene.I’ll be reading each and every one of them and know she’ll be smiling from heaven. She adored her fans.”
Si Irene ang umawit ng "Flashdance… What A Feeling," ang Best Original Song winner sa 56th Academy Awards noong April 9, 1984.
Unang nagwagi si Irene sa mga kategoryang Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at Best Album for Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or A Television Special ng 26th Annual Grammy Awards noong February 28, 1984 para pa rin sa "Flashdance…What A Feeling."
Ang ilan pa sa mga kantang pinasikat ni Irene noong dekada '80 ay "Fame," "Out Here On My Own," "Anyone Can See," at "Why Me."
Popular sa mga Pilipino ang mga kanta ni Irene, lalo na ang "Fame" at "Flashdance… What A Feeling" dahil naging mga dance contest ito noon sa noontime show na Eat Bulaga.