• Cyd Charisse was a Texas-born actress and dancer. On June 16, 2008, Charisse was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, after suffering a heart attack. She died a day later.

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  1. Birth name: Tula Ellice Finklea
  2. Birthplace: Amarillo, Texas
  3. Born: March 8, 1922
  4. Made several appearances under the name Lily Norwood
  5. Age: 86
  6. Danced with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly in a number of musicals
  7. Studied ballet in Los Angeles
  8. Died: June 17, 2008
  9. Spouse: Tony Martin

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