Chita Rivera has died at the age of 91.
The Tony-winning actress had a long list of Broadway credits to her name spanning over seven decades, and was a recipient of the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor.
No cause of death has been revealed at this time, but her friend Merle Frimark confirmed the sad news of her passing in a statement on Tuesday.
‘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.
Chita Rivera dead at 91: Tony-winning Broadway icon famous for roles in West Side Story and Guys and Dolls passes away (Pictured above in 2022)
