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Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91

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Chita Rivera, the iconic Broadway performer known for her groundbreaking roles and energetic performances, passed away at the age of 91. Rivera

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  1. FOX 5 New York

    Chita Rivera, iconic Tony Award-winning dancer and singer, passes away at 91 (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    Chita Rivera, the revered and groundbreaking Tony Award-winning dancer, singer, and actress, passed away at the age of 91 on Tuesday. Rivera's illustrious career spanned decades, earning her 10 Tony nominations and two wins.

  2. Helena Independent Record

    Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91 (opens Helena Independent Record)

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    Chita Rivera, the iconic Broadway performer known for her groundbreaking roles and energetic performances, passed away at the age of 91. Rivera

  3. Variety

    Chita Rivera, Broadway Legend From ‘Chicago’ and ‘West Side Story,’ Dies at 91 (opens Variety)

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    Broadway legend Chita Rivera, a two-time Tony winner and nine-time nominee, has died. She was 91.

  4. Fox News

    Chita Rivera, Broadway star and singer, dead at 91 (opens Fox News)

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    Chita Rivera, one of the most nominated performers in Tony Award history, has died at the age of 91.

  5. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Tony Award-winning Broadway icon Chita Rivera dies at 91 (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    Chita Rivera, the Tony Award-winning dancer, singer and actress who forged a path for Latina artists, has died at 91.

  6. The Oregonian

    Broadway star Chita Rivera, pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91 (opens The Oregonian)

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    Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of “West Side Story.”

  7. The Guardian

    Chita Rivera, illustrious Broadway star, dies aged 91 (opens The Guardian)

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    The actor, dancer and singer starred in musicals including West Side Story and Chicago

  8. MyNorthwest

    Chita Rivera, pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91 (opens MyNorthwest)

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    Chita Rivera, the dancer, singer and actress who won 2 Tony awards in a Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists, died Tuesday. She was 91.

  9. CNN

    Chita Rivera, Tony Award-winning actress and singer, dead at 91 (opens CNN)

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    Chita Rivera, an iconic performer of stage and screen with credits including “Chicago,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and “Sweet Charity,” has died. She was 91.

  10. The Hollywood Reporter

    Chita Rivera, Showstopping Legend of Broadway Musicals, Dies at 91 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Chita Rivera, the sultry singer, dancer and actress who commanded the Broadway stage for more than a half-century, has died. She was 91.

  11. WFAA Dallas

    Chita Rivera, pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, has died (opens WFAA Dallas)

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    Chita Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of "West Side Story."

  12. Deadline

    Chita Rivera Dies: Iconic Broadway Star Was 91 (opens Deadline)

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    Chita Rivera, the beloved Broadway star of West Side Story, Chicago and Kiss of the Spider Woman, died today in New York following a brief illness. She was 91. Her death was announced by her daughter, Lisa Mordente, who said that Rivera died peacefully. MORE TO COME...

  13. NBC News

    Broadway icon Chita Rivera dies at age 91 (opens NBC News)

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    Legendary Broadway performer Chita Rivera, star of “West Side Story,” “Chicago,” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman” has died, according to her representative Merle Frimark.

  14. The Daily Caller

    Iconic Broadway Actress Chita Rivera Dies At 91 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Iconic Broadway star Chita Rivera died in New York at the age of 91 after a brief illness.

  15. Time

    Chita Rivera Dies at 91 (opens Time)

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    Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actress who became a Broadway icon, died Tuesday. She was 91.

  16. Opelika-Auburn News

    Former Sen. Jean Carnahan and actress Chita Rivera die, Rep. Cori Bush investigated for misuse of funds, and more top news (opens Opelika-Auburn News)

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    Chita Rivera, who first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of "West Side Story", has died at age 91. Get more on that and other

  17. New York Post

    The great Chita Rivera changed Broadway forever (opens New York Post)

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    Chita Rivera died Tuesday at age 91. A brilliant dancer who originated roles in "West Side Story," "Chicago" and "Kiss of The Spider Woman," she really was all that jazz.

  18. Entertainment Weekly

    Chita Rivera, legendary Broadway actress, dies at 91 (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Chita Rivera, the legendary Tony award-winning actress and singer who originated the roles of Anita in 'West Side Story' and Velma Kelly in 'Chicago' on Broadway, has died at 91.

  19. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Legendary Broadway performer Chita Rivera dies at 91 (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    She first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of “West Side Story” and was still dancing on Broadway with her trademark energy a half-century later in 2015’s “The Visit.”

  20. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Broadway legend Chita Rivera dies at 91 (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    Chita Rivera, the Broadway legend and trailblazing Latina actress, has died. She was 91 years old.

  21. Entertainment Weekly

    Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose, and more musical stars pay tribute to Chita Rivera (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose, and more pay tribute to Chita Rivera, the Broadway legend and original Anita in 'West Side Story,' who died on Tuesday at the age of 91.

  22. The Guardian

    Broadway legend Chita Rivera was a triple threat, a trailblazer – and a hoot (opens The Guardian)

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    The actor, dancer and singer, who has died aged 91, did not just provide great entertainment on stage. She was an eloquent, mischievous chronicler of musical theatre

  23. The Guardian

    Chita Rivera obituary (opens The Guardian)

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    American actor, singer and dancer who found fame as Anita in the stage musical West Side Story

  24. Southern Minnesota

    Pioneering Broadway icon Chita Rivera dead aged 91 after ‘brief illness’ (opens Southern Minnesota)

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    Following a career that saw her pave the way for fellow Latin performers, Broadway icon Chita Rivera has died aged 91.

  25. WMUR

    Chita Rivera, Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91 (opens WMUR)

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    Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of "West Side Story."

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