Obituary of Cyd Charisse

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:
- Film Actress
- Dancer

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Black (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

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