Music · Film · Television · 1927–2008
Eartha Kitt — Age & Birthday
Born: 17 January 1927 · Died: 25 December 2008 · Age at death: 81
How old was Eartha Kitt when she died?
Eartha Kitt died aged 81. She was born on 17 January 1927 and died on 25 December 2008.
American singer and actress who recorded the hit song Santa Baby
Did you know?Orson Welles once described her as the most exciting woman in the world during the early stages of her career.
Eartha Mae Kitt (née Keith; January 17, 1927 – December 25, 2008) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of "C'est si bon" and the Christmas novelty song "Santa Baby".
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- Age at death
- 81
- Would be
- 99
- Years since death
- 17
- Born
- January 17, 1927 · North, United States
- Died
- December 25, 2008
- Cause of death
- Colorectal cancer
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Music, Film, Television
Family
- Spouse
- John W. McDonald
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- Born on January 17Born on January 17 too? You share your birthday with Eartha Kitt, Benjamin Franklin, Muhammad Ali and 26 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
- Died on December 25Eartha Kitt is remembered every December 25, along with 23 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Eartha Kitt was bornA newspaper front page for 17 January 1927, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayEartha Kitt would be 99 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryEartha Kitt's 100th birthday is in 83 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!100th
- Death anniversaryThe 18th anniversary of Eartha Kitt's death is in 60 days. A moment to remember their legacy.18th
- Capricorn zodiac signCapricorn people are known for being ambitious, disciplined and patient. Are you a Capricorn like Eartha Kitt? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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