Chita Rivera Cause of Death and Obituary: Recently, according to the latest news and social media reports, the sad news has come out that Tony-winning dancer and singer Chita Rivera passed away on January 30, 2024 at the age of 91. She was a two-time Tony winner and 10-time nominee. She played the role of Velma Kelly in the Broadway musical “Chicago”. In this article, we have discussed in detail all the things related to Chita Rivera’s cause of death.
How did Chita Rivera Die? What Happened to Chita Rivera?
Chita Rivera was born on 23 January 1933 in Washington, D.C., United States. Her real name was Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero Anderson but she was known as Chita Rivera. She was an American actress, singer and dancer by profession. She worked in many movies and TV series during her career. On the basis of her ability, she won many awards which include two Tony Awards, two Drama Desk Awards and a Drama League Award. But recently, after a brief illness, Chita Rivera died at the age of 91 on January 30, 2024. After her death, many people paid tribute to her on social media and are praying to God that her soul rest in peace.
In Memoriam: Chita Rivera (1933-2024), a Broadway legend and trailblazer. In this interview from 2008 Chita reflects on her formative experience in 1957’s West Side Story. pic.twitter.com/hGvmyxQ9aD
— American Masters (@PBSAmerMasters) January 30, 2024
Who is Chita Rivera Husband?
Chita Rivera parents’ names were Katherine (Anderson) and Pedro Julio Figueroa del Rivero. Her father was a government clerk by profession and her mother was an American shehnai player by profession. She was living a married life. She married Tony Mordante on 1 December 1957. Her husband was a West Side Story dancer by profession. Both separated in 1966. She gave birth to a daughter named Lisa in 1958. Chita Rivera has left an indelible mark in the film industry. He worked in many movies and TV series during her career, some of which we have given below.
- “Sweet Charity”
- “Chicago”
- “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”
- “Kalamazoo?”
- “The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie!”
- “The Maurice Chevalier Show”
- “The Gary Moore Show”
- “The Judy Garland Show”
- “The Outer Limits”
- “The Hollywood Palace”
- “The Carol Burnett Show”
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