Catwoman Eartha Kitt dead at 81

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American singer and actress Eartha Kitt has died at the age 81, a family friend has said. Kitt was said to have been suffering from colon cancer. She was one of the few artists to be nominated in the Tony, Grammy and Emmy award categories and was a stalwart of the Manhattan cabaret scene. She famously played Catwoman in the 1960s Batman television series and was known for her distinctive, feline drawl. – from BBC

On television, she was the sexy Catwoman on the popular “Batman” series in 1967-68, replacing Julie Newmar who originated the role. A guest appearance on an episode of “I Spy” brought Kitt an Emmy nomination in 1966. – from AP

Once described as ‘the most exciting woman in the world’ by Orson Wells, Kitt was one of America’s most versatile performers, winning two Emmys and getting a third nomination. She was also nominated for two Tony Awards and a Grammy. A talented singer with a distinctive voice, her hits included “Let’s Do It”, “C’est si bon”, “Just an Old Fashioned Girl” and her most famous hit, “Santa Baby”. Kitt was given her first starring role as Helen of Troy in Wells’s staging of Dr Faustus. In 1958 she made her feature film debut opposite Sidney Poitier in The Mark of the Hawk. In the 1960’s she played Catwoman in the television series Batman. – from TimesUk