Actress, Cabaret Star and Singer: EARTHA MAE KITT (Jan 17, 1927 - Dec 25, 2008), died Christmas day in New York City, she was being treated for colon cancer. Kitt best known for her 1953 hit Xmas song 'Santa Baby'. Orson Welles once called her the 'most exciting woman in the world'. Famous for her playing Catwoman role on the hit TV Show Batman. Kitt, took over the role of Catwoman for the 3rd season of the 1960s Batman TV series, replacing Julie Newmar who was unavailable for the final season. PICTURED: Mar 07, 2004; Hollywood - EARTHA KITT at the '2nd Annual TV Land Awards- A Celebration of TV' honoring the shows and stars from television's rich history at the Hollywood Palladium. 07/03/2004
Actress, Cabaret Star and Singer: EARTHA MAE KITT (Jan 17, 1927 - Dec 25, 2008), died Christmas day in New York City, she was being treated for colon cancer. Kitt best known for her 1953 hit Xmas song 'Santa Baby'. Orson Welles once called her the 'most exciting woman in the world'. Famous for her playing Catwoman role on the hit TV Show Batman. Kitt, took over the role of Catwoman for the 3rd season of the 1960s Batman TV series, replacing Julie Newmar who was unavailable for the final season. PICTURED: Mar 07, 2004; Hollywood - EARTHA KITT at the '2nd Annual TV Land Awards- A Celebration of TV' honoring the shows and stars from television's rich history at the Hollywood Palladium.