My father genetically is 80% Caucasian, blue-eyed and blond. You dont have to prove who you are to anyone. In 1967, she made her debut on the Batman television series Catwoman, which was then in its third and last season. They are blessed with loving and interesting families. One day I may show them to you. You have a lot of your mothers facial features. Kitt's distinctive voice led to work in animation, including the role of Yzma in the Disney film "The Emperor's New Groove" and its spin-off TV series "The Emperor's New School", for which she won an Emmy Award. And, I have the gift of the love she gave me and the example she set on how to live a life to its fullest with. The link above is the only way to get in touch with her on Twitter. Kitts mother was Black and her mother was Cherokee. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Truth is probably mixed as well and is envious of the way you look in comparison to themselves and to compare you both with Heidi and her kids, I think Truth should go grow some common sense. The person who left the original post which questioned your race and background is extremely ignorant and lacking in wisdom and decorum. He is named as such in the book America's Mistress: The Life and Times of Miss Eartha Kitt, 2013, by John L. Williams. Im not saying its a right thought or comment to have but thats all it is is an opinion of ones own understanding and expression. Eartha Kitt. 67. died Inst, about a month. And even in a situation where it was all true??? Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. The name she had for her father was William Kitt. I understand the need for you to write this post because even though it shouldnt, race, in our society, plays a dominant role and your mother experienced the brunt of that by not being accepted as a child within her own family. Powered by - Designed with theHueman theme, muricansRallmutts los espaoles de norte Espaa sois la raza mas nordica de todo el mundoooo, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_McGillivray, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30788035/daniel-richard-sturkie, http://sturkiefamily.com/Html/Sturkie%20Family%20History/pc01/pc01_139.html, https://www.geni.com/people/Richard-Sturkie/6000000016131151463, https://www.geni.com/people/Jerusha-Jeffcoat-Sturkie/6000000016130822897, https://www.geni.com/people/Daniels-Hutto/6000000055772940984, https://www.geni.com/people/Ann-Williams/6000000055772587229. Her rendition of the line constantly stirring with a long wooden spoon became well known if only for the stars distinctive purr. People are gross and just want attention. Everyone immediately recognized her raspy purr as Kaa the python in a 1994 BBC Radio adaptation of The Jungle Book, and as Vexus in My Life as a Teenage Robot (Nickelodeon, 2003-08). At the age of eight, the girl, who was nicknamed Kitty Charles, was given away by her mother to live with her aunt Mamie Kitt in Harlem. Especially people and art. I look forward to meeting you one day. The man was Italian. You cant hide DNA and you cant fake it. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Earthas maternal grandmother was named Fanny Riley. ****** All people need to do is open their minds just a bit and get out of their own thoughts and be open to learning. Born: 17-Jan-1927 Birthplace: North, SC Died: 25-Dec-2008 Location of death: Weston, CT Cause of death: Cancer - Colon Remains: Cremated. I think you and your mom are beautiful. There is a lot of information about Eartha Kitts Fan Mail Address, Autograph Request Address, Phone Number, Email Address, and more details that you can learn about in the following sections of the article. Its sad that Mr. or Mrs. Herself, Official Website:http://www.earthakitt.com/, Author of books: I also identify my race as human. But even stillnone of that matters, you are here, you are human and you got to live your entire with the GREAT Eartha Kitt. The fathers name was blacked out. You dont have to please no-one. I adored Eartha kit, and now that Ive discovered her daughter, Im certain I adore her too; especially after having just seen a terrific 8-year-old interview of her via YouTube. I dont trust many people. Elijah Liege Jeffcoat/Jefcoat and Jerushia/Jerusha Dollie/Dolly Hoover. Talk about recessive gene dominance. She then had the daughter of the man take a DNA test to verify. Kitt was brought in to play the feline femme fatale, adding her own distinct voice and mannerisms to the comic book villain. Im sitting here on a day off from work and while cruising through youtube, I came across an interview you and your mom did some years back on Sally Jessy Raphael. Kitt gained a new generation of followers as a result of her performances in the Disney films The Emperors New Groove (2000) and Holes (2002), in which she provided her voice for the antagonist Yzma in both films (2003). Please dont get on me saying that theres nothing wrong with adoption. You may contact her on Fb, which you can find by clicking the link here. Thank you for being you. Nicholas Hutto and Susanna Grubbs appears to be of German and Swiss-German descent. Beautifully stated. That was what she felt was the beauty of Freedom. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. https://www.geni.com/people/Jerusha-Jeffcoat-Sturkie/6000000016130822897 Neden Best Buddies? Both of these performances were met with tremendous acclaim. Kitt joined the Katherine Dunham Company in 1943, the same year she launched her professional acting career, and she remained a member of the ensemble until 1948. Her seductive purring performance of the chorus constantly stirring with a long wooden spoon stood out in the musical as a particularly memorable aspect of the song that provided a recipe for mahout, a form of cannabis preparation. Wiliam Kitt was her maternal grandfather. Curious if youve taken an Ancestry.com test.. to get your DNA.. You can write a story about this journey.. about race and genetics.. You cant hide DNA and you cant fake it. As an artist of color, record labels wanted her to be Jazz. It seems as if we (society) have not put one step forward if one person could take the time to create this type of post. I am blown away by the audacity of Ms. or Mr. A response from a celebritys office usually takes a couple of weeks, so be patient. In the photo, a very young Kitt was seen wearing a blue and white dress and a white headband while playing next to John, who wore black pants and matching shirt. Your love, honor and respect for your mother and her legacy is an example to us all. Eartha Mae Kitt (January 17, 1927 - December 25, 2008) was an American singer, actress, dancer, activist and comedian, known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of "C'est si bon" and the enduring Christmas novelty smash "Santa Baby", which were both US Top 10 hits. I cannot add any more narrative to that which has been already stated. But that sort of behavior cannot stop you from living your life and accomplishing your goals. This truth person needs to expand his/her surroundings. She resided in Connecticut near her daughter and two grandchildren Justin and Rachel. The irony is that if you look past hair color and skin color, I actually do look like my mother. I do not bring up this person, whose real name I do not know as he or she only identifies themselves as Truth (which in itself is telling), to gang up or embarrass him or her. I dont usually respond to negative comments, but I am compelled to do so here because I feel there is an opportunity for dialogue on a subject that many struggle. My reasoning for posting Truths comment was to use the opportunity for awareness and dialogue. What a beautiful response to such an ugly comment. Delia was the daughter of Hilliard Keitt and Catherine. The island is such a melting pot that the people there are diverse and rare beauties she stated. I wish I could have met her. Eartha was reared by an aunt named Aunt Rosa, whose home she was abused when her mother, Annie Mae Keith . Kitt had another minor pop hit in 1989 with the song Cha-Cha Heels. That same year, the artist released her third book, Im Still Here: Confessions of a Sex Kitten. I think adoption is fabulous. In 1987, she replaced fellow American Dolores Gray in the London West End production of Stephen Sondheims Follies, and at the end of that run, she starred in a one-woman show at the same Shaftesbury Theatre. *African-American (mother) Never worry about what people say. Maybe one-day I can meet you. Place of Birth: North or St. Matthews, South Carolina, U.S. Place of Death: Weston, Connecticut, U.S. She was not one to judge. She returned to the Broadway stage in Mrs. Patterson (during the season that ran from 1954 to 1955), Shinbone Alley (in 1957), and the production of Jollys Progress, which ran for only a short time. I have been at the receiving end of this mean spiritedness intended to hurt and demean. Try again. Two years later, in 1952, she was cast in the revue New Faces 1952, where she debuted the songs Monotonous and Bal, Petit Bal, two songs that are still associated with her today. Your response could not be any more perfect. Light skinned people of African decent should not be required to wear a constant t-shirt around life that says I really am black, I have the DNA to prove it but it seems like that is what people like Truth want. Uh Oh! As you wrote, mixed race people, especially when we present as just one race, dont fit a simple narrative. Thanks for your help! Theres absolutely no way anyone can believe that these pics of a white child, actually came from..[biologically] from Eartha Kitt. After the death of her mother, the young girl was sent to live with her New York City "aunt," Marnie Kitt, according to The New York Times. I have seen photos of your handsome son and it is clear he is part african-american if people need proof of blackness. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Orson Welles once called her the "most exciting woman in the world.". Orson Welles referred to her as the most interesting girl in the world during one of his interviews. Migdia Chinea. You are pure Class..just like your Mother. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. That talent, seems to have skipped a generation, and now resides in my children. "Santa Baby" by Eartha KittListen to Eartha Kitt: https://EarthaKitt.lnk.to/listenYDWatch more Eartha Kitt: https://EarthaKitt.lnk.to/listenYD/youtubeSubscri. He was a white sharecropper who abandoned Eartha's mother. Look them up if you still have questions truth person. Eartha Kitt said this about Maria Cole: . We flew down to see the records but were allowed just 15 minutes She was very nervous and outside the judges chambers she went quiet. It has been verified, and we can certify that it is a 100% accurate profile of Eartha Kitt. At a one-time-only performance of Cinderella that took place at Lincoln Center during the winter holiday season of 2004, Kitt gave a performance in which she played the character of the Fairy Godmother. All Rights Reserved. She died after being treated for colon cancer at New York's Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. John Williams, a British journalist, wrote a biography about Kitt in 2013, in which he made the assertion that Kitts father was a white man called Daniel Sturkie, a local physician. Your email address will not be published. Deviding people into races seem to bee important in the US, in Europe we dont really get why it matters. Its the story about a group who felt superior to others because they had stars on their bellies. Reply She had pale blue eyes and blonde hair. I learned today that Ms. Kitt was born in North, South Carolina, not far from my hometown of Aiken. Tell us something we dont know, and Im certainly not throwing a pity party here or feeling sorry for myself. Eartha Kitt, in full Eartha Mae Kitt, (born January 17, 1927, North, South Carolina, U.S.died December 25, 2008, Weston, Connecticut), American singer and dancer noted for her sultry vocal style and slinky beauty who also achieved success as a dramatic stage and film actress. Apart for her business, Kitt also runs a blog where she talks about her mother and the love they had for each other. As a result of her efforts on the latter, she was awarded two Daytime Emmys. But the man refused to take responsibility for Eartha so she went to her relative named Aunt Rosa. It happened to me. "for an enchore engagement early in September. As a mutt myself, I get where you are coming from. And later, the singer came to believe that this woman might've secretly been her true, biological mother. If you arent familiar with it, I highly recommend you get it, in fact, I think it should be a must-read for everyone. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. And, I feel, it is that need to , Please dont get on me saying that theres nothing wrong with adoption. I am me I have attributes of both my mother and my father and I am proud of both. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Eartha's maternal grandmother was named Fanny Riley. Roxann, You have touched my heart with your words. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? At the age of nine, she had been given away by her mother and found her way to Harlem. She was also vocal about challenging topics. That, was what she felt was the beauty of Freedom. There were a lot of names., Kitts daughter worked for her for over 20 years and believes that her inability to figure out her origin has a lot to do with her issues with the South and her own identity. They werent accustomed to seeing the effect of a mother who is 44% Caucasian with a pure white husband. There, she quickly became well-known for her performances in nightclubs. *likely mostly European (father). She spent her childhood with relatives in an ethnically diverse neighborhood of Harlem, New York City, beginning when she was eight years old. Eartha Kitt 1927 - 2008. based on information from your browser. Gender: Female . Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. I LOVED it when she came on stage and kicked that leg up in the air.???? Daughter you are beautiful like your mom. Eartha Kitt Parents. During the rest of the 1950s and the early 1960s, she recorded, worked in film, television, and nightclubs, and also performed on Broadway (in 1959). Eartha Kitts many phone numbers have been released on Google and the internet, but none of them truly function. Her occupation was occupation. The cause was colon cancer, said her longtime publicist, Andrew E. Freedman. in both of those productions, delivering a performance of the show-stopping theatrical hymn Im Still Here. In 1978, Kitt made her triumphant comeback to New York City with a performance in the Broadway show Timbuktu!, which was an adaptation of the evergreen musical Kismet that was set in Africa. Genetics is a funny thing. So the kids found some information that eventually led us going back down to the South., She added: We had to get a lawyer and petition the court to get the records opened and this took about six to seven months. It was like much of my mothers life, it was just a case of a door opening. [need quotation to verify] Diana Ross has stated that when she was a member of The Supremes, she modeled both her appearance and her singing style after that of Kitt. This person was nasty and instead of blowing him off you were patient and eloquent. Father: Daniel Sturkie (white sharecropper) Mother: Annie Mae Keitt Sister: Pearl (half sister) People used to say to my mother when I was a small child oh why did you adopt that little girl? You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. These pics show a completely WHITE child who looks absolutely nothing like Eartha Kitt. Kitt was also known for being outspoken, particularly when it came to issues she was passionate about such as the Vietnam War. The woman who gave birth to Kitt was of African-American and Cherokee Native-American origin, and she worked as a sharecropper. If you want Eartha Kitts signature, you may write her an autograph request letter and mail it to her office address. Singer and actress Eartha Kitt never knew who her white father was . Eartha Kitt, Her Life and Times, believed Kitt's . Some people just look at color and especially so in America. Shapiro said the name did ring a bell because she and her mom were told he was part of the local white families. When asked what race she identified with, she would say, the human race. She spent the latter part of the decade appearing in films, co-starring with legends like Sidney Poitier in The Mark of the Hawk (1957), Nat King Cole in St. Louis Blues (1958) and Sammy Davis, Jr. in Anna Lucasta (1959). AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. XXKitt. I dont know who the RUDE/IGNORANT person who had the audacity to write a post that, besides putting their 2 cents when nobody asked Has constructed an entire mythology of lies and deception to explain how you came to be raised by your own mother!!! Learn more about managing a memorial . Some people are just so ignorant about these things. Born Eartha Mae Keith, she was raised in South Carolina and New York City, joined the Katherine Dunham Company and made her film debut with them in 1948's Casbah. Kitt was born Eartha Mae Keith on a cotton plantation near the small town of North, in Orangeburg County South Carolina on January 17, 1927. She performed with the Katherine Dunham Dance Troupe on a tour of Europe, sang solo at a cabaret in Paris, and became the talk of the Continent as a result of her success. . Orson Welles once called her the "most exciting woman in the world". All one needs to do it to look at you and theyll see the awesome DNA youve inherited, and with a few enhancements, made your own. People should see the beauty in heredity and genetics, plain and simple! Failed to delete memorial. Ive seen countless black women with half white children..and they look HALF white AND even if the child looks more like the white father..there are still traits from the mom. Requesting a signature from Eartha Kitt is becoming one of the most popular choices for fans who are hectic and locked in their daily normal routines. So much of her life was a complete mystery as she only found her true date of birth when she was 71. Enjoy your life may God bless you. Elijah Jeffcoats father was English, and her mothers background is unclear (some say Native American, others doesnt). Ann was the daughter of John Elmore Williams and Mary Wolfe. Much luv & respect to you. Kitt was a part of the opening of the Circle Star Theater in San Carlos, California, in the year 1964. Im sorry you have to put up with pathetic people. I just heard about Eartha Kitt Day today. . All of our prior genetics carry down to who we are and what we look like today. I just found this, and I must say, as a mixed person, only 1 of my 3 children look remotely like me. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Kitt spent his teenage years living in the homes of friends as well as on public transportation. "Section 53-3-75. I see my features in my mother in some pictures but regardless I am who I ammy mothers child. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. In her nearly hour-and-a-half hour Archive interview, Eartha Kitt (1927-2008) briefly talks about her early stage work in New York and abroad and shares her thoughts regarding a performer's relationship with the audience. You, my dear handled that idiotic comment beautifully. Mamie was also said to have Cherokee Native American ancestry, although it is not clear if that is accurate. There was a problem getting your location. Let me leave them alone because I am so mad, I would say things that may get my comment removed. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. My mother shed a few tears and then the 15 minutes was up., According to Williams, Kitts father was a local white doctor name Daniel Sturkie, but Shapiro said: I do remember the name because we were told they were one of the local white families, but I cannot recall whether it was suggested he was the father. Heidi Klume is about as white as anyone can get and her mixed children look MIXED and LOOK LIKE HER. And, I have the gift of the love she gave me and the example she set on how to live a life to its fullest with kindness, acceptance and giving. Here's Where to Find the Best Corned Beef in Cleveland! At age 15, Kitt dropped out of school to work in a Brooklyn factory and started living with friends and squatting in subways. For this performance, Kitt was nominated for a Tony Award. Mr. Clampitt. Eartha Mae Kitt (January 17, 1927 - December 25, 2008) was an American singer, actress, dancer, activist and comedian, known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of "C'est si bon" and the enduring Christmas novelty smash "Santa Baby", which were both US Top 10 hits. Thank you. She was a legend. live in caregiver jobs los angeles craigslist. Her daughter, Kitt Shapiro, in an interview with The Guardian, says her mother was denied access to her birth certificate up until then and had to even go through legal procedures to try to gain access. One of the most famous and visited posts she has shared is titled Why Dont You Look More Like Your Mother? Possibly one of the Kitt family, 'the former slave owners,' or a recently bereaved local doctor called Daniel Sturkie. I dont think you should have to defend yourself and who you are either. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? I do not possess my mothers complexion nor hair texture and my brothers look like her. Its difficult for many of us to let go of the definition because doing so causes an identity crisis in ourselves. Thank you for doing just that. Like my mother, I believe that we need to share in order to bring awareness and effect change. I also being a mixed race person who is now in my mid-50s, my mother being white from Germany my father being African-American born and bred between Virginia and New Jersey. You have every right to know about your Mothers family, and where her phenomenal resilience, gifts and courage come from. The former couple tied the knot in 1960 and divorced in 1964. I had the pleasure of meeting your mother a few times in NYC and treasure the memories. To find out the depth of your history and through that, you could find Mrs. Eartha Kitts family. Your mother did a magnificent job of raising her beloved child. A British journalist named John Williams wrote a biography about her titled "America's Mistress: Eartha Kitt, Her Life and Times" and claimed Kitt's dad was Daniel Sturkie, a local white doctor. Joy, I couldnt agree more and that is in fact why I posted the comment. After all that Eartha went through, I think she would have told Kitt if she was adopted. Shapiro explained what being a lighter shade in color meant at the time, revealing that the black communi There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Mariah Carey is biracial and looks white so it happens. Kitt began her professional career in 1942, and she made her debut on Broadway in 1945, performing in the original production of the musical Carib Song. Although her acting appearances on film and television waned later in her career, Kitt lent her famous voice for several animated projects. Kitt made a successful comeback to Broadway ten years later in the original production of the musical Timbuktu! Remember ~Treasure ~ Love. Kitt looks like her mom but her fathers genetics are strong too and who has the right to tell her different. Born Eartha Mae Keith, an out-of-wedlock child, on January 17, 1927 in North, South Carolina, Kitt's mother was of Cherokee and African-American descent and her father of German or Dutch descent. She would say to me, You are like a walking United Nations. But thank you. Anyone interested in seeing her uploads and videos may utilize the account URL provided above. They had several children and they all ranged in skin tone from darker brown to almost white. McDonald in 1960, and the couple had a daughter named Madison in 1961 before getting divorced in 1965. . Love. Also Checkout: How to Contact Elena Kampouris: Phone Number, Email Address, Fan Mail Address, and Autograph Request Address, Your email address will not be published. Her mother, Annie Mae Keith, had ancestry that included both African and Cherokee. Kitt made another brief appearance on Broadway in the year 2000, this time in the production of Michael John LaChiusas The Wild Party. By this simple and eloquent response I have no doubt you are your mothers child and she lives and is flourishing inside your heart. On January 17, 1927, Eartha Mae Keith made her debut into the world in the little community of North, South Carolina. As an artist of color. Richard was the son of John Casper/Caspar Sturkie and Martha Ann Rickenbacker. She must have been a lot of fun!! 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