Chita Rivera, a legendary Broadway icon, died at age 91 in New York City after a brief illness. She was known for her roles in various Broadway productions, including 'West Side Story,' 'Bye Bye Birdie,' 'Chicago,' 'Threepenny Opera,' 'The Rose Tattoo,' 'Sweet Charity,' and 'Kiss Me Kate,' and was honored with numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. Rivera was also known for her resilience, having recovered from a career-threatening injury in 1986. She was the first Latina to receive a Kennedy Center Honor and a Presidential Medal of Freedom. Her death announcement has garnered widespread attention among esteemed news outlets.