Flashdance and Fame singer Irene Cara’s cause of death revealed

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Musician Irene Cara’s cause of death has been determined, according to new medical examiner records. Cara died of Arteriosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease, with Diabetes Mellitus listed as a contributory condition, According to new medical examiner records from Pinellas County Forensic Science Center that were seen by The Independent. She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films.” Cara was best known for singing and co-writing the iconic song, “Flashdance. Her performance in Fame resulted in a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress, while her famous Flashdance song also won her two Grammy awards: for Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special and for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.