Eartha Kitt, 1927-2008


	Eartha Kitt, 1927-2008

Carl Lavin

12-25-2008 5:31 PM

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Carl Lavin says:

Talent, vision and courage -- quite a package, quite a woman.

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12-29-2008 12:17 PM

runarounddiva

What a class act! I was able to see one of her last shows in October 2008. She was wonderful, hitting every note and even doing at little of the "charleston", on stage. RIP Miss Kitt. Join me at www.runarounddiva.com/Music.html in celebrating the life of a remarkable woman.

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that requirement in her contracts. She appeared in several films, including 
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