Broadway Icon Chita Rivera Dies at 91

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Broadway Icon Chita Rivera Dies at 91
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Chita Rivera, the iconic Broadway star known for her roles in West Side Story, Chicago, and Bye Bye Birdie, has passed away at the age of 91. Tributes poured in from fellow actors and entertainers, with Rita Moreno, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Andrew Lloyd Webber honoring her legacy. Rivera, a trailblazing "triple-threat" performer, was celebrated for her contributions to Broadway and her impact as a Latina woman in the industry. Throughout her illustrious career, she earned two Tony Awards and was the first Latina to receive the Kennedy Center Honors.

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