Hollywood actress Chita Rivera passed away due to illness, and Zeta Jones and other stars mourned

Hollywood actress Chita Rivera passed away due to illness, and Zeta Jones and other stars mourned

Chita Rivera's acting and stage charisma have always been the highlight of Broadway. And in the latest news, we learned that the art giant passed away on January 30 in New York at the age of 91 after a brief illness.

Her death has undoubtedly plunged the entire entertainment industry into deep grief.

Chita Rivera doesn't just shine on stage, she has always been active on social **, which is admirable.

At the beginning of November last year, she also shared a recent photo on her personal social account, with red makeup and still a temperament, which doesn't look like a 91-year-old man. This ** also became the last update on her social account, a silent goodbye.

However, as we mourn her, we must not forget the vitality of her life. On the 10th of this month, she also wrote an article about "stars born in January", expressing her gratitude to the past years. This makes people feel that she is still full of enthusiasm and vitality during her lifetime.

Looking back on her acting career, Chita Rivera's achievements can be described as colorful. On the Broadway stage, her name is like a dazzling star, especially in 1975's "West Side Story", her role as Anita became one of her masterpieces, and also established her status on Broadway.

And on social **, many of her friends and peers have spoken out to express their condolences to her.

For example, the famous actress Catherine Zeta-Jones shared three ** photos of Chita Rivera on her social account, saying with emotion: "There are no words to explain how incredible an impact you have had on my life." "She is not only a colleague, but also a friend for decades, and her departure makes people lament the impermanence of life.

Zeta-Jones and Chita Rivera played the same character in Chicago, Velma Kelly. This character seems to have become a special bond between Chita Rivera and Zeta-Jones, connecting them deeply.

Zeta-Jones also said in her post: "Chita, there will never be anyone like you, never. Her affectionate farewell makes people feel moved by this sincere friendship.

It is worth mentioning that Chita Rivera's long acting career has not been limited to stage plays. She has also set foot in the field of film and television, and has participated in many film and television works such as "Radiant", "Countdown Moment", "Will and Grace", "Dora Who Loves Adventure", showing her versatile side.

And in 2002, she received the Kennedy Center Honor Award, becoming the first Latino American to receive this honor, reaffirming her prominence in the arts.

In 1949, at the age of 16, Chita Rivera received a scholarship to the American Ballet School in New York City through an audition for a choreography by George Balanchine.

In 1950, she made her Broadway debut and participated in the stage play "Red Man and Green Woman". This may have been an ordinary stage experience at the beginning, but it became the starting point of her brilliant acting career.

In 1957, Chita Rivera became famous when she played the role of Anita in the Broadway ** drama "West Side Story". This role not only earned her superstar status, but also made her one of the legends in Broadway history.

In 1984, she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Drama for the drama "Ice Rink", and won the award again in 1993 for the drama "Kiss of the Spider Woman".

In 2009, she released her solo studio "And Now I Swing", which showcased her talent not only on stage, but also in the field.

It has to be mentioned that Chita Rivera has not only achieved great success in her career, she is also a well-respected philanthropist. She has long supported various public welfare causes and made positive contributions to society.

After the news of her death broke, many celebrity friends in the circle, including Catherine Zeta-Jones and Kristen Kenonens, expressed their condolences.

Zeta-Jones wrote on social **: "Dim the lights on Broadway, or, I can suggest, we take the plug off." I love you Chita, rest in peace, my Queen. ”

Finally, here, let us remember this stage goddess and pay our most sincere tribute to her immortal art.