She oozed sensuality and as catwoman, Eartha Kitt growled
her way into the hearts of millions. The legendary actress and singer died last night after a long bout with colon cancer. She was 81.
It is ironic that the sultry songstress, known for
the song, Santa Baby, died on Christmas Day, just a week after the holiday classic became certified gold. She was a unique talent who excelled in film, theater and music. Kitt often played a sassy sex kitten and her work spanned generations — does anyone remember Boomerang? She continued to work until the very end, taping a PBS special just six weeks ago.
Eartha Kitt was one of the original African American divas. She
came from an era of glamour and sophistication and along with such divas as Diahann Carroll and Lena Horne, she was the epitome of a lady.
Can you name any Black actresses today who possesses the glamour, style and sophistication of our past African American divas? Who out there today could
compare to Lena Horne, Diahann Carroll or Eartha Kitt? Where are the real ladies?
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