Photo Tribute: Eartha Kitt Remembered
By: Walter McBride Dec. 27, 2008
Eartha Kitt passed after a long battle against colon cancer on Christmas Day, 2008 in Weston, Connecticut at the age of 81.
Kitt had an enduring international career that spanned theatre, cabaret, television and the recording industry. She won the 2007 Emmy Award for her performance as the voice of Yzma in Disney's series The Emperor's New School; she had been nominated twice for a Grammy Award and three times for a Tony Award, one for the title role of Mrs. Patterson in 1955 (a part she later played at Westport Country Playhouse); Timbuktu! in 1978 and The Wild Party in 2000. In 2003, Kitt appeared as Liliane Le Fleur in the revival of Nine, The Musical.
To remember the musical superstar, BWW Photographer Walter McBride has assembled a collection of his favorite photos that he was honored to be able to take of the entertainment legend.
BroadwayWorld.com is proud to share them with you in memory of the woman and talent that was Eartha Kitt.
In addition to this tribute Stephen Holden has written an emotional essay in The New York Times in celebration of Ms. Kitt, it is a must read and you can find it by going here.
For more on Eartha Kitt's life and career, click here.
All Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.
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