Broadway icon Chita Rivera, renowned for her captivating performances as a singer, dancer, and actress, has passed away at the age of 91.

On Tuesday morning, the three-time Tony Award winner and nine-time nominee passed away following a brief illness.

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Born in Washington, D.C., as Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero, Rivera embraced a tomboy persona from her early years.

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The versatile performer originated the role of Anita in the original Broadway production of "West Side Story."

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Following "West Side Story," Rivera starred in Broadway's "Bye Bye Birdie" (earning her first Tony nomination) and "Bajour."

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Rivera also appeared occasionally in film and on television.

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She recorded several cast albums and three solo albums, including 2009's "And Now I Swing."

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In 2002, Rivera received the Kennedy Center Honors, followed by the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.

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