“It took a beautiful dreamer to write and perform the soundtracks for those who dare to dream.”

“My heart is broken,” Allentweeted.

“IreneCara was such a gifted and beautiful genius.

Her talent and her music will LIVE FOREVER!

FOREVER REMEMBER HER NAME!”

“Irene Cara, you inspired me more than you could ever know.

Your songwriting and vocals created pure energy that will never cease,” Kravitztweeted.

“You also defined an era that is so close to my heart.

You’re gonna live forever.”

“I put on the originalFamein honor of the late, great Irene Cara,” shewrote.

“Such an inspiration to so many, especially to me.

Her beauty and talent is awe-inspiring in this movie.

Rest in peace, dear angel.”

Sing in power forever Irene Cara.

‘She was one of the reasons I am here today!"

“She made me believe if you were Latin you could make it!

She fueled my community.

She will be missed!

Rest in power!”

“Goodbye Irene Cara.

I’m sad about this.”