Irene Cara Cause of Death — Here’s the Full Scoop

However, Irene’s role as Coco in the 1980 film Fame catapulted her career. From there, Irene showcased her vocal skills with music from the film while continuing to build her acting resume.

In fact, Irene sang several songs for the 1983 film Flashdance, including the theme song “Flashdance…What a Feeling,” which earned her and the writing team an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1984.

Irene went on to act in other films and TV shows including 1984’s City Heat, 1989’s Caged in Paradiso, 1992’s The Magic Voyage, and more.