Irene Cara, the singer-actress has passed away at the age of 63.

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she was best known for appearing in the 1980s films Fame and Flashdance

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According to Cara's publicist, Judith Moose, she passed away at her home in Florida.

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She stated that the death's "currently unknown" cause.

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Cara was born in the Bronx district of New York City to a working-class Puerto Rican and Cuban family.

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Her acting credits included a role on the children's programme The Electric Company in the 1970s.

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She performed on the title song, which was up for best original song at the Academy Awards.

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Cara accepted the Oscar for "Flashdance's" best original song.

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For her contribution on Flashdance, she also received two Grammy awards.

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A subsequent generation of artists was influenced by Cara.

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Seth Rudetsky, claims that watching Cara as a child influenced his professional goals.

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Pictures of Neymar's injury during Brazil's 2-0 victory over Serbia

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