Report: “Flashdance” singer Irene Cara died of high blood pressure and high cholesterol

The cause of death of “Fame” and “Flashdance” singer Irene Cara has been announced.

The 63-year-old star died of high blood pressure and high cholesterol. According to TMZ, the official cause of death was arteriosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease.

An official report from the Pinellas County Coroner — who did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment — also noted that Cara was diabetic.

The Oscar and Grammy award-winning singer died on November 25 at her home in Largo, Florida.

“It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Irene Cara on behalf of her family,” her spokeswoman Judith A. Moose wrote on social media. “The Oscar-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer passed away at her home in Florida.”

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“Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief,” Moose added. “She was a wonderfully gifted soul whose legacy will live on forever through her music and films.”

Cara had her first breakthrough in 1980 in the musical Famewhere she sang the title song and performed as Coco Hernandez. The performance earned her Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

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Three years later, she co-wrote and sang the number one hit “Flashdance… What a Feeling” for the 1983 blockbuster of the same name starring Jennifer Beals and Michael Nouri.

The song earned Cara two Grammy Awards and an Oscar for Best Original Song.

She released her last album, Irene Cara presents Hot Caramelin 2011.