In the 1960s, Earth Kitt famously caused a controversy, when she denounced the Vietnam War at a White House luncheon. Still, it's fitting that Ms. Kitt passed away yesterday, on a holiday she has ...

Eartha Kitt, a sultry singer, dancer and actress who rose from South Carolina cotton fields to become an international symbol of elegance and sensuality, has died, a family spokesman said. She was 81.

Renowned for "Santa Baby" and Catwoman, Eartha Kitt's legacy inspires resilience and artistry. Eartha Kitt's journey from small-town South Carolina to global stardom is celebrated annually on Eartha ...

Some people may have labeled the death of Eartha Kitt on Christmas day (Dec. 25, 2008) ironic, considering it was the holiday classic “Santa Baby” that made her a star nearly 60 years ago. But her ...

Eartha Kitt, the sultry triple threat who rose from South Carolina cotton fields to become an international symbol of elegance and sensuality, died of colon cancer Thursday in Connecticut. She was 81.

Eartha Mae Kitt (January 17, 1927 – December 25, 2008) was an American actress, singer and cabaret star. She was perhaps best known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 hit Christmas ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Eartha Kitt, who rose from the Southern cotton fields to captivate audiences around the world with sultry performances as a singer, dancer and actress, died on Thursday at the ...