Singer Irene Cara, who was 63 years old, has away.

Irene Cara, an Oscar-winning singer and performer, passed away at the age of 63.

After finding success singing the songs for the movies "Fame" and "Flashdance," Irene Cara became well-known.

In addition to an Oscar the year before, the artist received two Grammy Awards in 1984.

Her publicist tweeted that her cause of death is "currently unknown" and that more details will be provided as soon as they become available.