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Broadway's Iconic Triple Threat, Chita Rivera, Passes Away at 91

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Legendary Broadway star Chita Rivera, known for her electrifying performances, has sadly passed away at the age of 91. Learn more about her remarkable career and lasting impact on the theater world.

Broadway has lost one of its most illustrious stars as the iconic triple threat, Chita Rivera, has passed away at the age of 91. Rivera, a trailblazing Latina actress, captivated audiences with her dynamic performances in musicals such as West Side Story and Chicago. With 10 Tony nominations and two wins, she left an indelible mark on Broadway, creating unforgettable roles like Anita in West Side Story and Velma Kelly in Chicago.

Rivera's legacy as Broadway's 'First Great Triple Threat' will forever be remembered for her extraordinary talent and dedication to the craft. Her contributions to the theater world have paved the way for future generations of performers, breaking barriers and inspiring countless aspiring artists. From her debut in Bye Bye Birdie to her legendary performances in West Side Story, Rivera's presence on stage was truly electrifying.

Throughout her career, Chita Rivera dazzled audiences with her charisma and prowess, earning her a well-deserved reputation as a showstopping legend of Broadway musicals. Her dedication to her craft and magnetic performances will continue to resonate with theater lovers around the world, ensuring that her legacy lives on for years to come.

In her memory, let us celebrate the life and career of the incomparable Chita Rivera, a true Broadway icon whose impact on the world of theater will never be forgotten.

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Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and ... (CTV News)

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Chita Rivera, Broadway legend and trailblazing Latina actress, dies ... (ABC News)

Lisa Mordente, Chita Rivera's daughter, said her mother died peacefully on Tuesday in New York City after a brief illness. PHOTO: Chita Rivera was the original ...

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Chita Rivera, illustrious Broadway star, dies aged 91 (The Guardian)

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

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Chita Rivera, Broadway's 'First Great Triple Threat,' dies at 91 (NPR)

The three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway legend created indelible roles: Anita in West Side Story, Rose in Bye Bye Birdie and Velma Kelly in Chicago.

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Broadway star Chita Rivera dies at 91 (BBC News)

Daughter Lisa Mordente said Rivera died peacefully in New York from a brief illness. The Tony-award winning entertainer is known for her successful theatre ...

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Chita Rivera, Electrifying Star of Broadway and Beyond, Is Dead at 91 (The New York Times)

Appearing in scores of stage productions, she dazzled audiences for nearly six decades, most memorably starring as Anita in “West Side Story” and Velma ...

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Famed Broadway performer Chita Rivera dead at 91 | CBC News (CBC.ca)

Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actor who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina ...

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Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Dead at 91 (E! Online)

"It is with great sadness that Lisa Mordente, the daughter of Chita Rivera announces the death of her beloved mother," read a statement shared with E! News through Rivera's rep Merle Frimark, "who died peacefully after a brief illness." No other details ...

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Chita Rivera, Tony-Winning Star of 'West Side Story' and 'Chicago ... (Vanity Fair)

Per Deadline, the Broadway superstar passed away peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness.

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Chita Rivera, "West Side Story" star and Latina trailblazer, dies at 91 (CBS News)

Chita Rivera, a star of the original "West Side Story," was honored with a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre.

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Chita Rivera, Showstopping Legend of Broadway Musicals, Dies at 91 (Hollywood Reporter)

Chita Rivera, the sultry singer, dancer and actress who commanded the Broadway stage for more than a half-century, has died. She was 91.

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Chita Rivera: The Toast Of Chichicastengo 1933-2024 (Forbes)

The first Broadway show I ever saw was Bye, Bye Birdie. It took me about ten minutes to develop a lifelong crush on Dick Van Dyke. Tall and lanky, all loose ...

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Chita Rivera, Broadway's 'First Great Triple Threat,' dies at 91 (Wisconsin Public Radio News)

Chita Rivera, who appeared in more than 20 Broadway musicals over six decades has died, according to her daughter, Lisa Mordente.

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Chita Rivera, 'West Side Story' Broadway star, dead at 91 (Reuters)

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 ...

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Chita Rivera Lived to Entertain. Here Are 9 Memorable Performances. (The New York Times)

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Chita Rivera was an all-time-great of American musical theater, a pioneer and perfectionist whose magnetic performances in scores of Broadway productions ...

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Broadway legend Chita Rivera was a triple threat, a trailblazer – and ... (The Guardian)

The actor, dancer and singer, who has died aged 91, did not just provide great entertainment on stage. She was an eloquent, mischievous chronicler of ...

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Broadway's Chita Rivera dead aged 91 after 'brief illness' (National Post)

Actress shot to fame when she originated the role of Anita in West Side Story in 1957, forging a path for fellow Latina performers.

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For Broadway legend Chita Rivera, Toronto was never far away (Toronto Star)

Toronto was a place where Rivera found some of her greatest success and a city whose audiences welcomed her as if she was one of their own.

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Chita Rivera dies at 91 (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actress who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for ...

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