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Eartha Kitt passes away at the age of 81 from colon cancer

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I logged on tonight to check in and found this article. It's very well written, I do hope you take the time to read it. She was an amazing woman and performer.

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Ann Allen Hoover
RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL
CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

I remember Eartha best as Cat Woman.  I had no idea she was 81.  A neat lady!

Dec 26, 2008 01:48 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
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Chris, she might have been the best Cat Woman around. It truly was a sad day.

Dec 26, 2008 04:55 AM
Chris Fisher
Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

Marchel - I have seen her singing over the years on different variety shows.  She was fabulous.  Of course, we all remember Cat Woman. 

Thom and Ray - From the article, it did sound like she had a good life and was grateful for her fame.

Rebecca - It is sad.  I saw a Santa Baby on Youtube that said it was from 2006.  Hard to believe that's true, she looked pretty amazing at 79.

Robert - Her purr was definitely the best.  She was the coolest Cat Woman.

Barbara - I'm sure her Cat Woman is what made her the most famous, and that purr sure went a long way!

Robin - Definitely a great legacy and life.  She won't be forgotten.

Jennifer - Funny that a purr could make someone famous.  She sure rocked it. 

Ellie - That is interesting timing.  It is possible she held out for just that.  When my grandfather was dying of cancer, I know he waited until all of his brothers and sisters were present and he had a chance to visit before he let go.

Lenn - She definitely was one of a kind.

Michael - No matter who else has done Santa Baby, seems like Ms. Kitt owned it.

Ann - She looked amazing at 81 and apparently wrote a fitness book at one point.  Very neat lady.

Danny - Definitely the best Cat Woman.  Very sad.

 

Dec 26, 2008 05:43 AM
Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
Stage it Right! - Melbourne, FL

Yeah Chris that bummed me out too.  I refuse to listen to Madonna's crummy version of that song because no one can sing it like Eartha!!!! 

And what an amazing woman, on broadway just a couple of years ago, looking awesome as always.

BTW did you know Van Johnson died Dec. 12?  All my favs are leaving me )-:

Dec 26, 2008 10:55 AM
Chris Fisher
Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

Terry - Madonna couldn't come close.  She was an amazing woman, and looked amazing her entire life.

I did not know about Van Johnson, that's sad. 

Dec 26, 2008 11:48 AM
Susan Mangigian
RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Chris, thanks for posting this.  I hadn't heard.  In my effort to hear only good news, I am not watching TV except for movies.  So I missed this.  We are loosing all the great ones.  Let's hope our generation will rise to the occasion and fill the vacancies left by these pioneers.  I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.   I watched Sex in the City, the movie, with my mom tonight and it reinforced something I' known all of my life.   Women friends are invaluable!!  xxoo

Dec 26, 2008 01:12 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I love Santa Baby... it's one of my all time favorites.  I heard about her death on the news, but have not read that particular news article, but am off to do so now.  She was a magnificent woman.

Dec 26, 2008 03:00 PM
Chris Fisher
Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

Susan - I constantly avoid the news for the same reason, however this was on my yahoo IM popup and I had to visit and read.  She was definitely one of the cool ones.  I did have a wonderful Christmas, I hope you did as well.  I'm sure you were more careful with the leftovers than you were after Thanksgiving!  : )

Tammy - She was a magnificent woman, I hope you enjoy the article.

Dec 27, 2008 05:07 AM
Alisha Harrison
John L. Scott, Belfair - Belfair, WA
Allyn, Belfair and Hood Canal real estate expert!

She was an amazing performer!! (And the best catwoman!!) ~A:)

Dec 27, 2008 02:51 PM
Chris Fisher
Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

Alisha - She certainly was!

Dec 28, 2008 04:28 AM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist
I hope that I have the presence of mind to make an appointment to have Santa take me away. Best wishes for health, happiness, peace, and prosperity in 2009.
Dec 31, 2008 08:30 AM
Chris Fisher
Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

Hi Jim - I hadn't thought of it that way but I like it a lot.  Santa took her away, sweet lady.

Best wishes to you too!

Dec 31, 2008 09:34 AM
Deborah Fisher
Fisher & Company, P.A., Marketing & Creative Strategists - Fort Worth, TX

Wow.  She was amazing.  Way ahead of her time. A pioneer to be sure.  One of my favorite 'fun' Christmas songs, my number one, is "Santa Baby" by Eartha Kitt.  If you haven't heard it, you need to.  Way better than Madonna's version. 

Thanks for the post. Turned out to be rather a nice tribute to her. 

Jan 02, 2009 02:14 PM
Chris Fisher
Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

Deborah - Yes, she was definitely ahead of her time.  A wonderful woman with a wonderful career.   Thanks for stopping by.

Jan 03, 2009 04:23 AM
Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
Stage it Right! - Melbourne, FL

Chris, I was so bummed when I heard the news.  Right up until last year she was a vibrant exotic entertainer.   Seems all my favs are leaving )-:

Jan 11, 2009 10:30 AM
Chris Fisher
Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

Hi Terry - It is very sad, but I'm thinking it must be easier to go fast and be vibrant for most of your life.  Idk, when I'm old & frail I may change my mind about that and find there's still plenty to hang on for, we'll see.  She was amazing.

Jan 11, 2009 10:48 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Chris- I liked her purrr the best but the Cat lady before her I really had the hots for, that tight black costume when I was a young boy drove me a little batty.

Featured at: SAD AT ACTIVERAIN and sorry for the late feature!

Feb 06, 2009 05:05 PM
Chris Fisher
Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

Thanks for the feature, Robert!

Feb 07, 2009 05:17 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Chris - you are very welcome! Did you get that print framed yet?

Feb 25, 2009 12:16 PM
Chris Fisher
Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

Of course not, dear.  I've been crazy with work, and then crazy when I can't work!  : )  Driving my gma around all day today and my daughter.

Feb 25, 2009 01:50 PM