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I've always accepted applause as making me feel worthwhile. I hope I die being applauded. Just put a chaise longue under me and let me go.

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Eartha Kitt
Age: 81 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 17
Died: 2008
Died: December 25
Actor
Comedian
Dancer
Musician
Recording Artist
Singer
Voice Actor
North
South Carolina
Eartha Mae Keith
Eartha Mae Kitt
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