Celebrity Tributes Pour in After Irene Cara's Death - Parade Magazine

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After the news of award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress Irene Cara's death, fellow musicians and beloved Hollywood talent have made tributes to the late star on social media.

The Oscar and Grammy winner passed away in her Florida home at age 63, and her cause of death was not immediately known, according to an official statement from Cara's publicist, Judith A. Moose.

Beside the official statement, Moose tweeted a personal message, "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."

After Moose shared the sad news, several celebrities also shared statements publicly mourning Cara's death.

Alongside a black and white throwback photo, Lenny Kravitz referred to Cara's talent as "immortal" and "pure energy," also noting that she was a source of inspiration for him.

"Irene Cara, you inspired me more than you could ever know," Kravitz wrote on Facebook, adding, "Your songwriting and vocals created pure energy that will never cease. You also defined an era that is so close to my heart. Your portrayal of 'Coco' in Alan Parker’s 'Fame' is immortal and know that I was madly in love with her. Thank you Irene. You’re gonna live forever."

Questlove was "devastated" by the news. The musician and record producer expressed heartbreak in a series of tweets, writing, "Sparkle. Fame. Flashdance. This era was special. why are the legends just…..evaporating? Like when I turn 65 will anyone I idolize ever know what it means to turn 80? Shit will I?"

And "….Now…….there is nothing. Goodbye Irene Cara. I’m Sad About This."

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