Irene Cara won a Grammy and an Oscar with her mega-hit "What A Feeling." Now the singer died at the age of 63DLNews Entertainment:

One of the most dazzling figures in the music and film industry from the 1980s is dead. As reported by several media, including the British "Sun," the singer Irene Cara died at 63. The newspaper referred to Cara's spokeswoman Judith Moose.

Cara 1980 in the movie "Fame."

Irene Cara became world famous with her theme songs for the films Fame (1980) and Flashdance (1983). In 1984 she won a Grammy and an Oscar for Best Original Score for "What A Feeling."

As Moose announced, Cara died Friday at her home in Miami (US state of Florida). The family is planning a funeral service that is also accessible to fans.

Irene Cara died at her home in Miami on Friday.

Moose is shocked: "It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Irene Cara on behalf of her family. The Oscar-winning actress, singer, songwriter, and producer died at her Florida home. She was a wonderfully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films." Moose added that the cause of death is still unknown. It will be announced shortly.

Moose asked fans to share their thoughts and memories of the singer with her. "I'll read every one of them and know she'll be smiling from heaven. She loved her fans.”

Cara had her breakthrough even before the mega-hit "What A Feeling": As "Coco," she played in the musical Fame, singing the title song of the same name. She also received a Grammy (double) for this performance – as a best new artist and pop artist.