A tragic news surfaced on the internet on Friday, November 25, revealing that the Flashdance... What a Feeling singer, Irene Cara, has passed away at the age of 63. Cara's publicist, Judith A. Moose, confirmed her sad passing as she disclosed that the Fame star passed away at her Florida home.Moose tweeted from Irene Cara's handle to confirm the unfortunate news. However, the exact cause of the death remains unknown as of this writing. In the message Judith A. Moose tweeted, she asserted that reps would reveal more information later, as the family needs privacy to process their grief.Irene Cara@Irene_CaraThis 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. - JM4296810246This 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 https://t.co/TsC5BwZ3fhCara's representative also wrote from the singer's Twitter account that,"It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara. 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."The one-time Academy and two-time Grammy Award winner was married to stuntman and film director Conrad Palmisano between 1986 and 1991. In the following section, readers can find out more about Palmisano.Irene Cara was formerly married to Conrad E Palmisano, a film director, and stuntmanConrad Palmisano has been a stuntman and film director for years (Image via Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures)Conrad E Palmisano is a stuntman and former film director who was previously married to Irene Cara. Palmisano started his career in 1970 and since then has worked on several productions that include Rush Hour 2 (2001), Rush Hour 3 (2007), The Other Guys (2010), RoboCop 3 (1993), Batman Forever (1995), and many more.In 1988, he became one of the first stunt coordinators to be integrated with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Palmisano is a lifetime member of the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures and has served as the body's president for four terms.The Fame and Flashdance artist, Cara, married her ex-husband Conrad Palmisano on April 13, 1986, almost two years after the couple met. Interestingly, in 1984, Palmisano was the stunt coordinator on the set of Certain Fury (1985), where he met Cara. The singer was starring in the movie as Tracy.After their marriage, Cara and Palmisano worked together again in Busted Up. Their wedding lasted almost five years before the couple parted ways in 1991. Cara never married again after her divorce and never had any children. On the other hand, Palmisano married again in 2000 to actress Kathryn Anderson, who passed away in 2019.Tributes poured in as news of the legendary singer's demise broke out on the internetThe Sting@TSting18The beautiful Irene Cara has sadly passed away at the age of 63.Irene was an incredibly talented trailblazer, a singer, dancer, self taught pianist, the list goes on.She also sang 2 Oscar winners, Flashdance...What a Feeling (1983) and the iconic theme to Fame (1980)30651001The beautiful Irene Cara has sadly passed away at the age of 63.Irene was an incredibly talented trailblazer, a singer, dancer, self taught pianist, the list goes on.She also sang 2 Oscar winners, Flashdance...What a Feeling (1983) and the iconic theme to Fame (1980) https://t.co/aSiXAQYiJFSince news of Irene Cara's demise has been confirmed by her representative, netizens have started pouring out tributes. Many remembered how Flashdance... What a Feeling was among the celebrated songs in their childhood that earned Cara her Oscar award.Here are some of the reactions from various Twitter users who paid homage to Cara:Percy Henderson@HendersonPercy@Irene_Cara @ItsKey_70sbaby Damn. Seeing the best, most beautiful, and most memorable parts of my childhood come to a close. I still sing/hum the Fame theme song to this day! Thanks for the memories Ms. Cara🏾 you are missed very much already @Irene_Cara @ItsKey_70sbaby 😭 Damn. Seeing the best, most beautiful, and most memorable parts of my childhood come to a close. I still sing/hum the Fame theme song to this day! Thanks for the memories Ms. Cara🙏🏾 you are missed very much already 😔Jay W. (#NoHateInNYC) Walker@jaywwalker1Rest in Peace, Irene Cara.FameRoots: The Next GenerationSister, SisterSparkle"Flashdance, What A Feeling""Fame"You were pivotal for my generation. Hollywood never appreciated you. We'll always remember. twitter.com/Irene_Cara/sta…Irene Cara@Irene_CaraThis 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. - JM110460This 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 https://t.co/TsC5BwZ3fhRest in Peace, Irene Cara.FameRoots: The Next GenerationSister, SisterSparkle"Flashdance, What A Feeling""Fame"You were pivotal for my generation. Hollywood never appreciated you. We'll always remember. twitter.com/Irene_Cara/sta… https://t.co/B8nWDnsfIRPamelatoyou@pamelatoyou@Irene_Cara I love her so much. I'm sorry to hear this.1@Irene_Cara I love her so much. I'm sorry to hear this.Adrian S. 🇬🇧@adrianfree81@nulpointsnet @YouTube Irene Cara was a part of my childhood ( 80's). From "Flashdance.. What A Feeling", "Fame"1@nulpointsnet @YouTube Irene Cara was a part of my childhood ( 80's). From "Flashdance.. What A Feeling", "Fame"💔Stephanie@Shmef@Irene_Cara Thank you for your unbelievable talent, Irene Cara. Wishing you a beautiful and peaceful journey.@Irene_Cara Thank you for your unbelievable talent, Irene Cara. Wishing you a beautiful and peaceful journey.FunInMia@FunInMia@Irene_Cara She was my idol growing up… I’m now 61 years old & she was very influential in my decision to take up dancing 🏽 as a career… loved her music & loved her in Fame… so sad & condolences to her family, friends & loved ones❣️ RIP IRENE❣️❣️@Irene_Cara She was my idol growing up… I’m now 61 years old & she was very influential in my decision to take up dancing 💃🏽 as a career… loved her music 🎶 & loved her in Fame💜… so sad 😭 & condolences to her family, friends & loved ones❣️ RIP IRENE❣️💕❣️Phat Phillie@PhatPhillieR.I.P. #IreneCara 🏽1R.I.P. #IreneCara 🙏🏽💔 https://t.co/egiI5H2TMMChristina J. Allen@CJAllenLeadsSad news about the passing of #IreneCara - she was THAT girl. I remember dressing up as her for Halloween when I was about 8 years old. #RIPIreneCara - the original Sparkle twitter.com/abc7/status/15…ABC7 Eyewitness News@ABC7#BREAKING Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer of title tracks to 'Flashdance,' 'Fame' dies at 63, rep saysabc7.com/entertainment/…27401357#BREAKING Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer of title tracks to 'Flashdance,' 'Fame' dies at 63, rep saysabc7.com/entertainment/…Sad news about the passing of #IreneCara - she was THAT girl. I remember dressing up as her for Halloween when I was about 8 years old. #RIPIreneCara - the original Sparkle 💖 twitter.com/abc7/status/15…❄Jules🐱🖖🎮 #FBR #TheResistance #PRU🌊@CatLady_Jules_@Irene_Cara Sending love to Irene's family. She had a beautiful voice and I loved her music.@Irene_Cara Sending love to Irene's family. She had a beautiful voice and I loved her music.VitorF@vitormcz@Irene_Cara Rest in peace, Irene Cara. I hope all your dreams have come true. You were a beautiful talent that entertained many people. I remember growing up and watching 1980s films which you were part of the soundtrack, and helped me develop my taste in music. You will be missed.@Irene_Cara Rest in peace, Irene Cara. I hope all your dreams have come true. You were a beautiful talent that entertained many people. I remember growing up and watching 1980s films which you were part of the soundtrack, and helped me develop my taste in music. You will be missed.Rex Chapman🏇🏼@RexChapmanRest in Peace, Irene Cara… twitter.com/tsting18/statu…The Sting@TSting18The beautiful Irene Cara has sadly passed away at the age of 63.Irene was an incredibly talented trailblazer, a singer, dancer, self taught pianist, the list goes on.She also sang 2 Oscar winners, Flashdance...What a Feeling (1983) and the iconic theme to Fame (1980)47553The beautiful Irene Cara has sadly passed away at the age of 63.Irene was an incredibly talented trailblazer, a singer, dancer, self taught pianist, the list goes on.She also sang 2 Oscar winners, Flashdance...What a Feeling (1983) and the iconic theme to Fame (1980) https://t.co/aSiXAQYiJFRest in Peace, Irene Cara… twitter.com/tsting18/statu…bad bitch, illegal.@theshyshannonR.I.P. Irene Cara 🤍 Sparkle was one of my fav movies growing upR.I.P. Irene Cara 🤍 Sparkle was one of my fav movies growing upbevysmith@bevysmithThe passing of #IreneCara makes me so sad she was a staple for the 80’s on every radio station, every awards show, so pretty, demure & young sweeping all the big categories! R.I.P. I pray she wasn’t out here on her own! The Oscar’s better give her a phenomenal tribute344The passing of #IreneCara makes me so sad she was a staple for the 80’s on every radio station, every awards show, so pretty, demure & young sweeping all the big categories! R.I.P. I pray she wasn’t out here on her own! The Oscar’s better give her a phenomenal tributeSome users even thanked Cara for being influential in developing their taste in music as they thanked the departed singer.