United Kingdom, Jan. 31 -- Broadway icon Chita Rivera has died aged 91.

The Tony Award-winning actress, singer and dancer passed away on Tuesday (30.01.24), her representative Merle Frimark said.

He revealed in a statement to People: "It is with immense personal sorrow that I announce the death of the beloved Broadway icon Chita Rivera. My dear friend of over 40 years was 91."

Chita's daughter Lisa Mordente, 65, said in her own statement her mum had died in New York "after a brief illness".

She added: "She is also survived by her siblings Julio, Armando and Lola del Rivero (her older sister Carmen predeceased her), along with her many nieces, nephews and friends."

Chita's family also said the late performer's funeral will "be private...