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Beloved 'West Side Story' Star Carole D'Andrea Dies at 87

3/18/2025

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Carole D'Andrea, beloved for her portrayal of Velma in the iconic 1957 Broadway production and the 1961 film of "West Side Story," has sadly passed away at 87 due to heart failure on March 11 in Santa Monica. A cherished member of the original cast who made the leap to film, she devoted her later years to nurturing the next generation of actors.

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Carole D'Andrea, beloved for her portrayal of Velma in the iconic 1957 Broadway production and the 1961 film of "West Side Story," has sadly passed away at 87 due to heart failure on March 11 in Santa Monica. A cherished member of the original cast who made the leap to film, she devoted her later years to nurturing the next generation of actors.