Chita Rivera, illustrious Broadway star, dies aged 91

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

Chita Rivera, one of Broadway's most illustrious stars, has died at the age of 91. A consummate triple-threat" entertainer, she was celebrated for her singing, acting and dancing in classic musicals including West Side Story and Chicago. She won Tony awards for best actress in a musical for Kiss of the Spider Woman and The Rink and was given a lifetime Tony award in 2018.

A statement was made on Tuesday by her friend and publicist, Merle Frimark, who said: It is with great sadness that Lisa Mordente, the daughter of Chita Rivera, announces the death of her beloved mother who died peacefully in New York after a brief illness.