Obituary of Cyd Charisse

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Cyd Charisse

Cyd Charisse (born March 8, 1921, in Amarillo, Texas) was a film actress and dancer who was best known for being popular during the 1950’s era and her well known role in the 1953 film, “The Band Wagon. Cyd died on June 17, 2008 and her death was because of a heart attack. She died at age 87.

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Cyd Charisse Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Charisse, Cyd
    • Common Name: Cyd Charisse
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Amarillo, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: March 08, 1921
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Lily Norwood, Felia Siderova, Maria Istomina
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1939-2008
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Black
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
    • Favorite Actor: Michael Caine

    Cyd's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Tula Ellice Finklea
    • Father: Ernest Enos Finklea Sr.
    • Mother: Lela Norwood Finklea (née Norwood)
    • Brother(s):
      • Ernest E. Finklea jr.
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Nico Charise (married 1939-divorced 1947)
      • Tony Martin (married 1948-2008, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Tony Martin Jr.
      • Nicholas Charisse

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 17 2008 at age 87
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack
  • Interment: Buried at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California, United States

Category Tags:

Film ActressDancer American Born on March 8th Born in 1921 Born in Texas Died in 2008 Died at age 87 Died from Heart Attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Cyd Charisse's life was a remarkable journey of elegance, grace and talent that left an indelible mark on the world of dance, film and entertainment, inspiring generations to come. (V)"

"Lovely Miss Charisse had a successful career as a Hollywood dance and film star that spanned over four decades, but unfortunately passed away after a long battle with illness at the age of 86. (V)"

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