'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara passes away at 63

American singer and actress Irene Cara has passed away. She was 63.

Her publicist announced the sad news on Irene's Twitter account on Saturday.

According to the statement, the cause of death is currently unknown but it will be released when the information is available.

"The Academy Award winning actress, singer, songwriter, and producer passed away in her Florida home," the statement read. "She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films." 

"Funeral services are pending and a memorial for her fans will be planned at a future date."

This is the absolute worst part of being a publicist. I can't believe I've had to write this, let alone release the news. 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. - JM pic.twitter.com/TsC5BwZ3fh

— Irene Cara (@Irene_Cara) November 26, 2022

Irene won an Oscar and a Grammy for the song "Flashdance... What a Feeling" from the 1983 film "Flashdance."

—MGP, GMA Integrated News