Irene Cara's cause of death was disclosed

The loss of Irene Cara towards the end of 2022 was tragic for everyone in the music industry. The deceased songwriter's cause of death has now been made public.

Her publicist confirmed the news to CNN, saying that Cara had been battling health problems for some time.

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"She was a true inspiration," the statement said. "She touched so many lives and will be missed by all who knew and loved her."

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The official cause of death for Fame icon Irene Cara was listed as arteriosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease in a Pinellas County, Florida medical examiner's report.

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The outlet continued by pointing out that the Pinellas County medical examiner had noted in the medical records that she also had diabetes.

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Irene's publicist, Judith Moose, tweeted about her dying at the end of the previous year.

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She was well-known for her work as a young actress and had her big break in the role of the made-up singer Coco Hernandez in the television series Fame.

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She was 49 years old. Cara is best known for her roles in the 1980s including 'Flashdance', 'Fame' and 'Breakfast Club'. She also sang the Oscar-nominated song "Fame."

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She also performed the song that served as the show's theme, for which she was later nominated for Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

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The loss of Irene Cara towards the end of 2022 was tragic for everyone in the music industry. The deceased songwriter's cause of death has now been made public.

The loss of Irene Cara towards the end of 2022 was tragic for everyone in the music industry. The deceased songwriter's cause of death has now been made public.

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Her publicist confirmed the news to CNN, saying that Cara had been battling health problems for some time.

Her publicist confirmed the news to CNN, saying that Cara had been battling health problems for some time.

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"She was a true inspiration," the statement said. "She touched so many lives and will be missed by all who knew and loved her."

"She was a true inspiration," the statement said. "She touched so many lives and will be missed by all who knew and loved her."

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The official cause of death for Fame icon Irene Cara was listed as arteriosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease in a Pinellas County, Florida medical examiner's report.

The official cause of death for Fame icon Irene Cara was listed as arteriosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease in a Pinellas County, Florida medical examiner's report.

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The outlet continued by pointing out that the Pinellas County medical examiner had noted in the medical records that she also had diabetes.

The outlet continued by pointing out that the Pinellas County medical examiner had noted in the medical records that she also had diabetes.

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Irene's publicist, Judith Moose, tweeted about her dying at the end of the previous year.

Irene's publicist, Judith Moose, tweeted about her dying at the end of the previous year.

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She was well-known for her work as a young actress and had her big break in the role of the made-up singer Coco Hernandez in the television series Fame.

She was well-known for her work as a young actress and had her big break in the role of the made-up singer Coco Hernandez in the television series Fame.

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She was 49 years old. Cara is best known for her roles in the 1980s including 'Flashdance', 'Fame' and 'Breakfast Club'. She also sang the Oscar-nominated song "Fame."

She was 49 years old. Cara is best known for her roles in the 1980s including 'Flashdance', 'Fame' and 'Breakfast Club'. She also sang the Oscar-nominated song "Fame."

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She also performed the song that served as the show's theme, for which she was later nominated for Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

She also performed the song that served as the show's theme, for which she was later nominated for Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

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