Chita Rivera, Broadway Legend of ‘Chicago’ and ‘West Side Story,’ Dies at 91

The actress’ decades-spanning work earned her two lead actress Tony Awards and a Kennedy Center Honor

Chita Rivera attends the Chita Rivera Awards 2023 at NYU Skirball Center in New York City (Credit: Jason Mendez/Getty Images)
Chita Rivera attends the Chita Rivera Awards 2023 at NYU Skirball Center in New York City (Credit: Jason Mendez/Getty Images)

Chita Rivera, best known for her Broadway roles in “Chicago” and “West Side Story” to name a few, has died. She was 91.

The actress’ daughter Lisa Mordente announced the news.

“It is with immense personal sorrow that I announce the death of the beloved Broadway icon Chita Rivera. My dear friend of over 40 years was 91,” Frimark said in a statement to People on Tuesday.

The actress portrayed Anita in the Broadway musical “West Side Story,” later adapted into the 1961 film that starred Rita Moreno in the role.

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