Irene Cara on David Letterman’s morning talk show in 1980. She talks about starting her career at 6 years old and starring on Broadway with Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy. She also touches on her aging part in ROOTS. Then goes on to sing an amazing rendition of HOT LUNCH JAM from FAME. WHAT A TALENT. Rest In Peace 🕊 | Vintage Los Angeles

Three years ago today we farewelled the icon that was Irene Cara. A dancer since the age of five, there was never any doubt in Irene’s mind that she was going to become a star. Performing on television and in theatre became second nature to Irene, and this created an opportunity for her to be a dancer in the 1980 film Fame. But when producers of the film heard Irene’s singing voice they wrote the part of Coco just for her. Her recording of the song Fame helped the movie win two Oscars: one for b