Irene Cara Remembered By Colleagues, Friends And Fans
Irena Cara was considered a trailblazer in her career. Best known for her work in “Fame” and “Flashdance,” she was a veteran of Broadway, TV, music and film, and an inspiration to generations who saw a bit of themselves in her performances and aspired to greater things.
Some reactions to news of her death:
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Irene Cara sang New York City’s song.
Born in the Bronx, she reached for the stars and delivered a soundtrack for the ages.
She will be truly missed. Rest in peace. https://t.co/QNioRdBP32— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) November 26, 2022
This breaks my ❤️ to hear. #IreneCara was one of the first women I saw singing, dancing & acting in color not B&W who looked like me. Seeing her in #Fame changed my life. 1 of the first 45s I remember owning was her beautiful song #AnyoneCanSee. It’s still one of my favorites. https://t.co/JNImrMyAjy
— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) November 26, 2022
On behalf of every Eighties' teenager who donned their leotard and legwarmers, danced to Fame in front of the mirror and dreamed of one day enrolling at the High School of Performing Arts…thank you Irene Cara. May you rest in peace #RIPIreneCara https://t.co/CwaGyAilqZ
— Jo Lake (@Joanne_Lake) November 26, 2022
#ireneCara she was one of the reasons I am here today! She made me believe if you were Latin you could make it! She fueled my community. She will be missed! Rest in power! pic.twitter.com/d9LUCtFsC2
— John Leguizamo (@JohnLeguizamo) November 26, 2022
My Heart Is Broken. 💔#IreneCara was such a gifted and beautiful genius. Her talent and her music will LIVE FOREVER! FOREVER REMEMBER HER NAME! 😢❤️ #FAME pic.twitter.com/ZUnOfGngFT
— Debbie Allen (@msdebbieallen) November 26, 2022
'Fame' was the ultimate NYC theme song in 1980 the year I graduated from High School. It captured determination even for those with the greatest odds stacked against them.
Thank you & Rest in Peace
Irene Cara https://t.co/c0ENxvJSlF— Charles V Payne (@cvpayne) November 26, 2022
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