Chita Rivera, who electrified Broadway stages over six decades in shows including "West Side Story" and "Chicago" as one of the foremost entertainers of her generation, died Tuesday at age 91, her publicist said.She married a fellow dancer from "West Side Story," Tony Mordente, in 1957.
NEW YORK: Chita Rivera, the musical theatre legend and multiple Tony winner who created the role of Puerto Rican firebrand Anita on Broadway in West Side Story and other memorable characters, has died at the age of 91. The petite, raven-haired dancer, singer and actress made history when she became the fir
Legendary Broadway performer Chita Rivera, star of “West Side Story,” “Chicago,” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman” has died at 91, according to her representative.
Chita Rivera grew up to be a Broadway queen, but you can’t leave out that she was a ballet kid. Her training began after a botched jump at her family home in…
Chita Rivera, the musical theater legend and multiple Tony winner who created the role of Puerto Rican firebrand Anita on Broadway in "West Side Story" and other memorable characters, has died at the age of 91. "It is with great sadness that Lisa Mordente, the daughter of Chita Rivera, announces the death of her beloved mother who died peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in New York after a brief illness," her daughter Lisa said in a statement. Rivera was nominated for 10 Tony awards and won twice.