News about Chita Rivera

Jennifer Lopez, 54, names Chita Rivera as one of the Hispanic stars who blazed a path for her in Hollywood: 'She inspired me'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 19, 2024
Jennifer Lopez looked elegant in a beige gown on Thursday evening as she attended the Hispanic Federation's annual 2024 gala.  The 54-year-old singer also shared a heartfelt message. The wife of Ben Affleck said she felt that so many help build up the Hispanic community in Hollywood before her. 'Let us embrace our heritage, celebrate our diversity, and stand united as we work towards a brighter future,' said the This Is Me... Now star.

Catherine Zeta-Jones leads celebrity tributes to Chita Rivera alongside Kristin Chenoweth as she gushes of the late Broadway icon 'there will never, ever, be anyone like you'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 30, 2024
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Kristin Chenoweth were among the many celebrities paying their respects to Broadway legend Chita Rivera after her death at 91. In a tribute posted on Instagram, Jones, 54, lauded Chita for her 'incredible impact' she had left on her own life and recalled her childhood dream of meeting Rivera. Velma Kelly, a Chicago native, played murder. Jones appeared in the 2003 film version of the musical after Rivera took the lead on Broadway.

Chita Rivera died at the age of 91: Tony-winning Broadway actor Tony Williams, who appeared in West Side Story and Guys and Dolls, has died

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 30, 2024
Chita Rivera died at the age of 91. The Tony Award-winning actress had a long line of Broadway credits to her name, and she was a recipient of the coveted Kennedy Center Honor for her lifetime. No reason has been given at this time, but Merle Frimark, a sister of her death, announced the sad news about her death in a tweet on Tuesday.