Irene Cara Net Worth: Was the Singer a Millionaire at the Time of Her Death?

How much was Irene Cara's net worth at the time of her death?

Cara's death has been a hot topic since her publicist, Judith A. Moose, announced it on Saturday morning. She revealed on the singer's Twitter account that she passed away in her Florida home.

"Irene's family has requested privacy as they process their grief. She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films," the publicist went on.

Moose added that posting the message was the worst part of being a publicist.

Cara's fans immediately showed their love for the late singer and paid tribute to her, proving that she held a huge part in their hearts even when years already passed since she stepped down from the spotlight.

Aside from her cause of death, fans became curious about Irene Cara's net worth and how much she made in her lifetime.

Irene Cara's Net Worth

Celebrity Net Worth estimates that Irene Cara's net worth at the time of her death was around $2 million.

Born in The Bronx, New York City, Cara showed how multi-talented she was by sharing her music, acting, and dance careers. She started performing at a young age, appearing on the Spanish-language television pageant "Little Miss America."

From there, she expanded her career and appeared in more TV shows like "The Original Amateur Hour" and Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show."

Cara's net worth started to bloom when she became part of on and off-Broadway shows. Among the titles under her belt were "Maggie Flynn," "Via Galactica," "Love of Life," "Aaron Loves Angela," "Sparkle," "Ain't Misbehavin'," and "The Me Nobody Knows."

She first reached the peak of her career when she starred in the hit Alan Parker-directed film in 1980, "Fame." She played the role of Coco Hernandez and sang the film's title song, "Fame," and another track, "Out Here on My Own."

That stint led her to score nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Performance (Female) at the Grammy Awards' 23rd annual ceremony in 1981.

After "Fame," Cara enjoyed more popularity by appearing in more shows and programs, like "Irene," "Sister, Sister," "For us the Living: The Medgar Evers Story," "Bustin' Loose," "Hearts Are Wild," "Sparkle," "City Heat," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Jungle King," and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame."

Meanwhile, her career as a singer and actress led her to win more awards, including the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a TV movie and Golden Globe Awards for Best Original Song.