A sultry singer, dancer and actress who rose from South Carolina cotton fields to become an international symbol of elegance and sensuality. Her unusual voice graced the ears of many in the widely known song “Santa Baby”, and she left lasting impressions on people with her role as the Catwoman. Her unique persona earned her fans and fame quickly, including Orson Welles, who called her “the most exciting woman in the world”. She was also a very outspoken individual, which at sometimes proved to be detrimental to her career. In 1968, Kitt was invited to a White House luncheon and was asked by Lady Bird Johnson about the Vietnam War. She replied:
"You send the best of this country off to be shot and maimed....They rebel in the street. They don't want to go to school because they're going to be snatched off from their mothers to be shot in Vietnam."
Publicly ostracized in the US, she devoted her energies to performances in Europe and Asia. Kitt died from colon cancer on Christmas Day, 2008 at her Weston, Connecticut home. Kitt was outspoken, trend setting, vibrant, unique, sexy, intelligent, and talented. This combination is role model for performers.
"You send the best of this country off to be shot and maimed....They rebel in the street. They don't want to go to school because they're going to be snatched off from their mothers to be shot in Vietnam."
Publicly ostracized in the US, she devoted her energies to performances in Europe and Asia. Kitt died from colon cancer on Christmas Day, 2008 at her Weston, Connecticut home. Kitt was outspoken, trend setting, vibrant, unique, sexy, intelligent, and talented. This combination is role model for performers.
The best Cat Woman in my opinion. Prrrrr.....
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