Washington, March 19 -- 'West Side Story' star Carole D'Andrea, who played Velma on-screen and onstage, has passes away at the age of 87.

The actress originated the role of Velma in the 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story before reprising the role in the classic 1961 movie musical adaptation, reported People.

In a post on their mother's Instagram page, D'Andrea's daughters wrote, "Dear Facebook/ Instagram friends of Carole D'Andrea, This is @andreadoven , @robinmorse708, & Hilary @hilaryhigh , Carole's daughters. We are writing to let you know that our beloved mother passed away peacefully at home this past Tuesday, March 11th due to heart failure."

"It was a privilege to be by her side as she passed, and to witness in these la...