Obituary of Eartha Kitt

Eartha Kitt

Eartha Mae Kitt (born January 17, 1927 in North, South Carolina) was a singer and film actress who was best known for her 1953 recordings of the popular French song "C'est si bon" and the Christmas novelty song "Santa Baby." Eartha died on December 25, 2008 and her death was because of colon cancer. She died at age 81 just three weeks before her 82nd birthday.

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Eartha Kitt Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Kitt, Eartha
Common Name: Eartha Kitt
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: North, South Carolina, United States
Birth Date: January 27, 1927
Age: 81 (at death)
Also Known As: Miss Kitt, Mother Eartha, Kitty
Occupations:
- Singer
- Film Actress
Genre: Jazz Music
Active Years: 1942-2008

Net Worth: $4 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Scent: Armani Code
Favorite Actor: Michelle Rodriguez

Eartha's Family Tree

Birth Name: Eartha Mae Keith
Father:
Mother: Mamie Kitt, Annie Mae Keith
Spouse/Partner:

John William McDonald (married 1960-divorced 1964)

Daughter(s):

Kitt McDonald

Death Notice:

Date: December 25 2008 at age 81
Place: Weston, Connecticut, United States
Cause of Death: Colon cancer

Category Tags:

Singer Film Actress Jazz Music Genre American Born on January 27th Born in 1927 Born in South Carolina Died in 2008 Died at age 81 Died from Colon cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Eartha Kitt lived an extraordinary life, captivating audiences with her talent and commanding presence, and her legacy will continue to inspire and entertain for quite a few years after her passing. (V)"

"Eartha was an acclaimed singer, actress, and activist who rose to fame in the 1950s and continued to captivate audiences with her powerful performances until her passing. (V)"

Is Ms. Eartha Kitt still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.