Actress, Dancer Cyd Charisse Dead at Age 86
Legendary actress and dancer Cyd Charisse died today from an apparent heart attack - she was 86.
Cyd Charisse starred in musicals during Hollywood’s Golden Age, in MGM Studios’ Singin’ In The Rain (1952), Brigadoon (1954), The Band Wagon (1953) and Silk Stockings (1957). Cyd Charisse’s performances were memorable, starring alongside dance giants Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire.
Check out this video clip of Cyd Charisse and Gene Kelly in Singin’ in the Rain:
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On January 4th 2009, Janet wrote:
A dance with Cyd Charisse in it became a masterpiece. She was amazing - the best in my opinion. I wish there was more dance footage of her.