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The late, legendary three-time Tony honoree celebrated her 80th birthday in 2013 with a sold-out concert to benefit Broadway Cares.

Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actress who became a Broadway icon, died Tuesday. She was 91.

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 artists and shrugged off a near-fatal car accident, died Tuesday. She was 91.

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

Ms. Rivera was a three-time Tony recipient, and a beloved icon of the stage and screen.

Chita Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of "West Side Story."

Rivera first gained prominence in 1957 as Anita in the original production of West Side Story and was still dancing on Broadway half a century later.

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 artists and shrugged off

Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of "West Side Story."

The actress garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career.