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Broadway icon Chita Rivera Passes dies at 91

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Chita Rivera

Broadway legend Chita Rivera, whose illustrious career spanned over seven decades and paved the way for Latina artists in the industry, has passed away at the age of 91.

Renowned for her vibrant performances as both a singer and dancer, Rivera was a ten-time Tony Award nominee, securing victories twice, and she remarkably recovered from a life-threatening car accident.

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