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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.
Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of "West Side Story."
Chita Rivera's death was announced by her daughter, Lisa Mordente, who said she died in New York after a brief illness.
Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of "West Side Story."
Chita Rivera's death was announced by her daughter, Lisa Mordente, who said she died in New York after a brief illness.