Chita Rivera

Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero Anderson (January 23, 1933 – January 30, 2024), better known as Chita Rivera, was an American actress, dancer, and singer, who was best known for her roles in musical theater. She was the first Hispanic woman and first Latino American [1] to receive a Kennedy Center Honors award (December 2002). She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.[2] Following a brief illness, she died in New York on January 30, 2024, one week after her 91st birthday.

Chita Rivera
Rivera in 2022
Born
Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero Anderson

(1933-01-23)January 23, 1933
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedJanuary 30, 2024(2024-01-30) (aged 91)
New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, dancer, singer
Years active1950–2023
Spouse(s)
Tony Mordente
(m. 1957; div. 1966)
ChildrenLisa Mordente
Websitewww.chitarivera.com

References
  1. "In 35 Years, Kennedy Center has Honored Only One Hispanic American…Chita Rivera", AllGov, December 4, 2012.
  2. "President Obama Names Medal of Freedom Recipients" Archived 2009-12-15 at the Wayback Machine, White House Office of the Press Secretary, July 30, 2009

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