*Legendary actress/singer (“Santa Baby”) Eartha Kitt spent her entire life haunted by the mystery of her biological father. Born in 1927 in South Carolina to a 14-year-old Black and Cherokee girl, ...

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Renowned for "Santa Baby" and Catwoman, Eartha Kitt's legacy inspires resilience and artistry. Eartha Kitt's journey from small-town South Carolina to global stardom is celebrated annually on Eartha ...

Some people may have labeled the death of Eartha Kitt on Christmas day (Dec. 25, 2008) ironic, considering it was the holiday classic “Santa Baby” that made her a star nearly 60 years ago. But her ...