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Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91 - pictured here at the Tony Awards in 2018

Video. Theatre legend and Tony Award-winning actress Chita Rivera dies at 91

Updated: 01/02/2024 - 13:02 GMT+1

Chita Rivera was one of Broadway's most celebrated stars, known for her successful theatre career spanning nearly seven decades. Some of her most notable roles include Anita in "West Side Story" and Rose in "Bye Bye Birdie".

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