Chita Rivera, “West Side Story” Star and Latina Trailblazer, Dies at 91
Broadway icon Chita Rivera, renowned for her role as Anita in the original 1957 Broadway cast of “West Side Story,” passed away at the age of 91. Rivera’s daughter confirmed her death on Tuesday in New York after a brief illness. Chita Rivera was a trailblazer and an inspiration for other Latinas aspiring to make…