- Born
- January 17, 1927
- Died
- December 25, 2008 (aged 81)
- Known as
- actor, singer, dancer, voice actor, comedian, recording artist
Eartha Mae Kitt 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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