Irene Cara remembers colleagues, friends and fans

Irene Cara sang the New York City song.

Born in the Bronx, she reached for the stars and delivered a soundtrack for all ages.

She will be truly missed. Rest in peace. https://t.co/QNioRdBP32

— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) November 26, 2022

It breaks the ❤️ for me to hear. #IreneCara was one of the first women I saw singing, dancing and acting in color, not black and white, like me. see her inside #Fame changed my life 1 of the first 45 I remember was her beautiful song #Everyone can see. It’s still one of my favorites. https://t.co/JNImrMyAjy

— Yvette Nicole Braun (@YNB) November 26, 2022

On behalf of all the 80’s teenagers who donned their leotards and leg warmers, danced to fame in front of the mirror and dreamed of one day enrolling in the High School of Performing Arts…thank you Irene Cara. may you rest in peace #RIPIreneCara https://t.co/CwaGyAilqZ

— Jo Lake (@Joanne_Lake) November 26, 2022

#irenecara She was one of the reasons why I am here today! She made me believe that if you were Latino, you would make it! She fed my community. She will be missed! Rest in strength! pic.twitter.com/d9LUCtFsC2

— John Leguizamo (@JohnLeguizamo) November 26, 2022

My heart is broken. 💔#IreneCara was such a gifted and beautiful genius. Her talent and music will live forever! REMEMBER THEIR NAMES FOREVER! 😢❤️ #FAME pic.twitter.com/ZUnOfGngFT

— Debbie Allen (@msdebbieallen) November 26, 2022

“Fame” was the ultimate NYC theme song in 1980, the year I graduated from high school. It inspired determination, even for those with the greatest opportunities.

Thank you & rest in peace
Irene Cara https://t.co/c0ENxvJSlF

— Charles V Payne (@cvpayne) November 26, 2022