RIP Chita Rivera

[Optimus Prime]

Chita Rivera, one of Broadway’s most illustrious stars, has died at the age of 91. A consummate “triple-threat” entertainer, she was celebrated for her singing, acting and dancing in classic musicals including West Side Story and Chicago. She won Tony awards for best actress in a musical for Kiss of the Spider Woman and The Rink and was given a lifetime Tony award in 2018.

A statement was made on Tuesday by her friend and publicist, Merle Frimark, who said: “It is with great sadness that Lisa Mordente, the daughter of Chita Rivera, announces the death of her beloved mother who died peacefully in New York after a brief illness.”…….

Chita Rivera, illustrious Broadway star, dies aged 91

The actor, dancer and singer starred in musicals including West Side Story and Chicago

www.theguardian.com

 

[Madmarsha]

Missed it by 15 minutes. Was just coming here to post this. I figured not many people here save @guidomerkinsrules had ever even heard of her.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Wow - this one’s huge
Once a titan now an ancestor
Rest in Power

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Missed it by 15 minutes. Was just coming here to post this. I figured not many people here save @guidomerkinsrules had ever even heard of her.

Indeed
I’ll need to check in with my wife

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

(Royalty)

 

[Madmarsha]

Wow - this one’s huge
Once a titan now an ancestor
Rest in Power

And we missed Paula Kelly by five years, @guidomerkinsrules ....