Irene Cara, a child actress who later belted out 1980s anthems of joyful creativity and freedom with the title songs for "Fame" and "Flashdance," but then battled for royalties in a legal fight that .
Thank you brilliant Irene for your open heart and your fearless triple threat talent, Beals wrote. It took a beautiful dreamer to write and perform the soundtracks for those who dare to dream.