Chita Rivera Former Dancer, Singer, Actress, Director Has Died at Age 91

At the age of 91, Chita Rivera, the pioneering Latina actress known as the original Spider Woman and Broadway legend of her generation, passed away in New York City.

Lisa Mordente, the daughter of the gifted actress, announces her mother’s death as the theater world closes her chapter. Born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero, who would be known as Chita Rivera, created a legacy. In Broadway, this legacy stands unchallenged with 10 Tony nominations and two victories.

Remembering Chita Rivera the Legendary Star

Rivera’s life started off when she was a primed ballerina attaining training at the School of American Ballet. Following that, Rivera appeared in Broadway broadcasts. Her evident skills and vigor are linked to many iconic situations. For instance, she played active roles in iconic characters such as Anita in ‘West Side Story’ and Velma Kelly. She thus, developed the theater as her passion upon which she danced, sang, and narrated stories that touched people.

Chita Rivera, adorned with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, bestowed by President Obama for her exceptional impact.

Chita Rivera’s legacy of Tony Awards and accomplishments span over Sixty years

Over the course of her lucrative career, Chita Rivera appeared in a number of roles and following that gained many Tony nominations. After receiving awards for The Rink in 1984, she made a notable contribution to theater with Kiss of Spider Woman in 1993. In 2018, she received a Tony for her lifetime achievement, acknowledging the strength she brought throughout her career.

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Broadway’s Force of Nature

Rivera’s impact extended beyond Broadway, leaving a mark in films like ‘Sweet Charity’ and making a cameo in the 2002 flick Chicago. On stage or celluloid, she made her screen presence palpable, unlike Godot, and it seemed anything but superlative. Moreover, Her unending devotion to the craft saw her become resilient after the near-fatal car accident in 1988. Like her, we’ll never know if she could have done more, but what we do know is that nothing was going to get in her way for the art.

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