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). Ive even had people accuse me of not being a biological mother to my daughter because her eyes are blue and black people dont carry the genes for blue eyes. My father genetically is 80% Caucasian, blue-eyed and blond. Thank you ladies, for letting me rant! She was not one to judge. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. No, I do not sound like her or have her vocal abilities. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Eartha married John Barry Ryan, III. Im a child of an Egyptian dad and an Irish mom. Silliest comment ever. Eartha and Kitt- would know how Eartha was treated in the black community in her day because she was light skinned. Maybe one-day I can meet you. In the caption, Kitt wrote that the image was one from the archives, adding the hashtag Fathers Day. Your childhood pics are of a little WHITE girl..not a biracial girl. As per 2020, Eartha Kitt estimated . These pics show a completely WHITE child who looks absolutely nothing like Eartha Kitt. Gospel. But Kitt's greatest creation was . All of our prior genetics carry down to who we are and what we look like today. Migdia Chinea. I addressed the insensitive Truth in a previous post; But in doing some further reading on your Moms situation and the shameful way she was treated in the South, I wish Id come on this information earlier. Kitt McDonald, the only child that the famous singer and actress Eartha Kitt had, took to Instagram to share a photo of her father John McDonald on Father's Day. Truth doesnt understand a lot of things. People who know me will tell you that I tend to shy away from controversy. You cant hide DNA and you cant fake it. I am sooo very glad that I was at the Northwestern Auditorium in Chicago and had the opportunity to see her (you were in the audience) about a year before she died. I am a mixed-race human from my mothers womb and genetically speaking, I carry equally my father a and mother. She would say to me, You are like a walking United Nations. That was what she felt was the beauty of Freedom. She was treated a bit as an outsider by my fathers family because she wasnt Italian. Theres absolutely no way anyone can believe that these pics of a white child, actually came from..[biologically] from Eartha Kitt. rcel.id = 'rc_' + Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000); One day I may show them to you. You dont have to please no-one. Her mother, Annie Mae Keith, had ancestry that included both African and Cherokee. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. 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. Eartha stated that she was often made fun of because of her light skin while growing up in the South. Smile and Be Bold. Because of her skin color, , she was called a Yella Gal as a child in South Carolina, and that was a memory she carried all of her life. And since your mother was mixed on the lighter side and your father was white your skin tone is lighter. I have the one of your mom in the mermaid gown throwing something into the air on a vision board. So if you figure a bi-racial Black child is 55%-65% White, then it makes sense that a bi-racial Black person who has a child with a 100% White person can have a child who looks White. Heidi Klums children look Black because Seal likely has no White DNA. The audiences loved Kitts sultry renditions of her signature songs like Monotonous and Bal, Petit, Bal and she was able to perform these and many other numbers in a national tour of the show, as well as in the 1954 film, New Faces. Your response could not be any more perfect. You do have your mother features. In 1950 she got her first starring role on stage, playing Helen of Troy in Orson Welles' Dr. Faustus. I received a call about January 17th. You are a big girl now. And Ive seen several photos of you as a child in which there was a hint of your african-american heritage. Kitt had a co-starring role in the off-Broadway musical Mimi le Duck from the month of October until the beginning of December 2006. Would they have done that for a black man in the deep South, in the 20s? 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. Weve updated the security on the site. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? I loved looking at your family photos. 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. In this case, that person is clearly wrong. Try again. No, I do not sound like her or have her vocal abilities. Eartha Kitt passed away on Christmas Day 2008, never knowing her father's name At that time, being a light-skinned black person in the black South was 'just as bad' as black person in the white South. Kitt was brought in to play the feline femme fatale, adding her own distinct voice and mannerisms to the comic book villain. Submit a correction or make a comment about this profile, High School of Performing Arts, New York, NY, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story (29-Sep-1998), I Woke Up Early the Day I Died (13-Sep-1998), Submit a correction or make a comment about this profile. Apparently Mr or Mrs Truth was the one who did the adoption papers for your mother. I am a mutt, black white and Cherokee, and I have a brother who has several children with his wife who has black and white in her genealogy as well. Love yourself and knowing your self worth. Why does color matter? There, she quickly became well-known for her performances in nightclubs. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Sometimes does change as one ages. Born: 17-Jan-1927 Birthplace: North, SC Died: 25-Dec-2008 Location of death: Weston, CT Cause of death: Cancer - Colon Remains: Cremated. Richard was the son of John Casper/Caspar Sturkie and Martha Ann Rickenbacker. Eartha's parentage was uncertain. Thank you. Talk about recessive gene dominance. Genes are a funny thing and I dont know what the possibilities are. I use this persons commentary to show how being different makes one a target. At the age of nine, she had been given away by her mother and found her way to Harlem. Potentially throwing your whole sense of self and those who you most love into a whirlwind of insecurity, deception and confusion!!! Eartha Mae Kitt (January 17, 1927 - December 25, 2008) was an American actress, singer, cabaret star, dancer, stand-up comedienne, activist and voice artist, kn . God bless you and yours~ Mark. Your mother did a magnificent job of raising her beloved child. Blues, and she fought that need to be categorized. I doubt the black community would have rejected her if she werent. Place of Birth: North or St. Matthews, South Carolina, U.S. Place of Death: Weston, Connecticut, U.S. Here is the comment left on November 3, 2017: Im sorry, but just like your mothers biological father was kept from her, your real mother was kept from you. My father is very light-skinned & off very diverse background so I took more so after him. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Kitt was a part of the opening of the Circle Star Theater in San Carlos, California, in the year 1964. All Rights Reserved. Its your best chance, to at last put the mystery to rest and salve what still may be an open spiritual wound waiting to heal. She was referred to by Orson Welles as the most interesting woman in the world at one point. There are many African Americans who were able to pass for Caucasians back in the day. Blues, and she fought that need to be categorized. I had the pleasure of meeting your mother a few times in NYC and treasure the memories. My mother was referred to as a yellow gal, which was not a compliment. Eartha passed away on month day 2008, at age 81 at death place, Connecticut. rcel.async = true; XXKitt. Thank you for being you. Earthas mother, Annie Mae Keith (later Annie Mae Riley), later changed her name to Annie Mae Riley. Hi Kitt! Frankly, nearly all African Americans are, although most do not have one white parent. Your love, honor and respect for your mother and her legacy is an example to us all. I didnt know she was multi racial until about 5 years into our friendship. Mamie was also said to have Cherokee Native American ancestry, although it is not clear if that is accurate. As an artist of color, record labels wanted her to be Jazz. I used to scour the web looking for photos of Eartha pregnant. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Along comes a salesman who can put stars on the ones that have none, and then the original star-bellied. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. , record labels wanted her to be Jazz. 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. As the story progresses, the groups go in and out of the star on/star off machine until no one is sure who is who anymore and realize after theyve spent all their money trying to acquire a valid reason for being mean, that it was time, energy and money all wasted. Especially people and art. Kitts mother was Black and her mother was Cherokee. https://www.geni.com/people/Jerusha-Jeffcoat-Sturkie/6000000016130822897 For instance, if the matriarch of my family was not really Black, but instead bi-racial, then what am I and was my family truly a Black family? I LOVED it when she came on stage and kicked that leg up in the air.???? Nearly always, when someone expresses an opinion based on ignorance, the motivation is not what they are really saying, but rather a prejudice of some sort. 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. 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. It happened to me. People are gross and just want attention. I saw Black people with light hair colors and blue and hazel eyes. To the person that stated that Kitt doesnt look like Mrs. Eartha, thats ridiculous. One day I may show them to you. Kitt was also known for being outspoken, particularly when it came to issues she was passionate about such as the Vietnam War. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (function() { Specifically: Ashes interred in a birdbath at a private residence. Its one of the biggest lies ever told! I feel this subject matter continues to be at the forefront of our society and in order to make progress, we need to become educated and keep the conversation going. Sometimes that judgement extended to ourselves. Williams claims that Kitt's father was Daniel Sturkie, a local white doctor. a local doctor named Daniel Sturkie. You, my dear handled that idiotic comment beautifully. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. I dont trust many people. They have very little knowledge about genetics. Thank you. A response from a celebritys office usually takes a couple of weeks, so be patient. No one but a cruel, heartless, evil , hot mess of a poor excuse for a human being would throw it in a persons face!!! Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Some people just enjoy being mean, like the Sneetches and they just dont matter. Cremated, Other. The point you brought up was the same as mine and of the meaning of Dr. Suess book. Your response to her was gracious and probably undeserved. From The Guardian's Obituary. Have you ever thought of doing a DNA test, not to prove that you are Mrs. Eartha Kitts daughter? I have been at the receiving end of this mean spiritedness intended to hurt and demean. Daniels grandfather Daniel Hutto was the son of Nicholas Hutto and Susanna Grubbs. I am blown away by the audacity of Ms. or Mr. 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. Eartha Kitt. Much luv & respect to you. When Eartha Mae Keith was eight years old, her life started to take a different direction. I do not possess my mothers complexion nor hair texture and my brothers look like her. Daniel Sturkie. For this performance, Kitt was nominated for a Tony Award. Her mixed heritage made life difficult for the young woman who endured racism . If Eartha werent biracial, then why was her fathers name blacked out? I can clearly see the black in you. John Sturkie and Martha Rickenbacker appears to have been of entirely Swiss-German descent. Eartha Kitt was born Eartha Mae Keith in North Southern Carolina on January 17, 1927; a fact she did not know until 1997. Earthas maternal grandmother was named Fanny Riley. When Batman the series premiered, Adam West played the dark knight while Julie Newmar took on Catwoman. I just read the beautiful article about your mother and you in People. Eartha had such a distinctive look, her biological child would look like her in SOME way. One of the reasons why Kitt was born white (apart from the color of her father) is that Earthas father was also white. My mother shed a few tears and then the 15 minutes was up.". Be well. Its an insult to suggest that Eartha secretly adopted a white child. Eartha's biological father may have been Daniel Richard Sturkie. When she moved back to New York City, The Village Vanguard booked Kitt for nightly performances, leading her to being discovered by a Broadway producer who put her in New Faces of 1952, a musical revue and comedy show that also launched the career of Mel Brooks. After my 15 years after my mother died, one of my sisters started to investigate by submittedher own DNA to ancestry.com and she eventually pieced together through family trees who my mothers father was. Let me leave them alone because I am so mad, I would say things that may get my comment removed. I think adoption is fabulous. Apart for her business, Kitt also runs a blog where she talks about her mother and the love they had for each other. Roxann, You have touched my heart with your words. Learn more about merges. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Please try again later. 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. . No one ever believed her father was Japanese. Truth to write such a ignorant and narrow minded comment. As many have said, your compassionate, common-sense and gracious response is so perfectly Eartha, she raised you up in her shadow in all the best conceivable ways. For example, the CEO of my company is of black descent but he looks like a white man. He is named as such in the book Americas Mistress: The Life and Times of Miss Eartha Kitt, 2013, by John L. Williams. XXKitt. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. I always thought she was of a class that I would want to always surround methe intelligence, the wit, the unabashed candor for telling the simple truth.and definitely a gift for story-telling events. Daniel Sturkies mother was Josephine Caroline Jo Hutto (the daughter of Daniel Ansel Hutto and Ann Caroline Williams). Eartha pretended to have a baby that she didnt actually have.. she adopted and pretended that she gave birth. When asked what race she identified with, she would say, the human race. This is not to take away from those who choose to call themselves whatever they choose. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Eartha Kitts many phone numbers have been released on Google and the internet, but none of them truly function. Try again later. The irony is that if you look past hair color, , I actually do look like my mother. far more likely, a recently bereaved local doctor called Daniel Sturkie. Eartha Kitt was an American singer, actress, dancer, comedian, activist, author, and songwriter. Her second role was in the original production of the musical The Wild Party, which took place in the year 2000. Shapiro said the name did ring a bell because she and her mom were told he was part of the local white families. She is olive skinned with thick long braids that are 3A in texture. Whoever wrote that message has a basket of issues all their own. My daughter was born blue-eyed. 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. Now making a reputation for herself, Eartha landed broadway roles and made her film debut in The Mark of the Hawk in 1958, before going on to play one of her most iconic roles - Julie Newmar, the Catwoman, in sixties series Batman. In 1950 she got her first starring role on stage, playing Helen of Troy in Orson Welles' "Dr. Faustus". We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. My mother was not accepted by the black community., She added: She never found out her fathers name, but always assumed he was white. Kitt's daughter, Kitt McDonald Shapiro, has questioned the accuracy of the claim. Mixing races can be very interesting and lead to exotic looks, depending on genetics. Daughter of Daniel Sturkie and Annie Mae Keitt As a mutt myself, I get where you are coming from. What many commenters fail to realize is the Eartha Kitt was mixed raced. And later, the singer came to believe that this woman might've secretly been her true, biological mother. I am me I have attributes of both my mother and my father and I am proud of both. They want to be comvinced as if their negative opinion even matters! Hello Kitt. In the end, its THAT PERSON who has the problem. In spite of the fact that it is widely believed that Kitt and Welles had an affair at the time that she was performing in Shinbone Alley in 1957, Kitt categorically denied this in an interview that she gave to George Wayne of Vanity Fair in June of 2001. And even in a situation where it was all true??? https://www.geni.com/people/Daniels-Hutto/6000000055772940984 truth is so very wrong. , Kitt Shapiro, . This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. Keep doing what you do and being who you are and its fantastic to see that the Idiotic Truth couldnt keep you down. Daughter you are beautiful like your mom. John was born circa 1930. Probably the male version of you. This person was nasty and instead of blowing him off you were patient and eloquent. Eartha Kitt passed away on Christmas Day 2008, never knowing her father's name. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. I just found this, and I must say, as a mixed person, only 1 of my 3 children look remotely like me. The former couple tied the knot in 1960 and divorced in 1964. Her children with Jefferson ranged in skin tone from white to brown. Heidi Klume is about as white as anyone can get and her mixed children look MIXED and LOOK LIKE HER. Yet, we know he is herswe were there when she carried him. 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. People used to say to my mother when I was a small child oh why did you adopt that little girl? OK, I know many of you are rolling your eyes and saying Duh, Kitt. Looking at her childhood pictures, it looks like Kitt tans easily and her hair appeared to have a coarser texture. How to Contact Eartha Kitt: Phone Number, Email Address, Fan Mail Address, and Autograph Request Address, How to Contact Edie McClurg: Phone Number, Email Address, Fan Mail Address, and Autograph Request Address, How to Contact Eden Sher: Phone Number, Email Address, Fan Mail Address, and Autograph Request Address. She had pale blue eyes and blonde hair. I loved her style. If they did this, they would understand that their framework does not define life, it limits it. You cant hide DNA and you cant fake it. Kitt, who is fluent in several languages, decided to remain in Paris after the Dunham firm relocated to the United States. Some of the children chose to pass over into white society. 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. Follow @931wzak 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). If you would like to view her most recent Instagram pics, click on the link above. Failed to delete memorial. Ethnicity: My mother got the biggest kick out of me not fitting the mold,Heres to not fitting the mold!. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In the photo, both of them were wearing sunglasses and black jackets in what appeared to be a very sunny day. It was a drag not to have my own tribe. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. I know that. Search above to list available cemeteries. and a bi-racial slave. . Kitt McDonald Shapiro, Kitts daughter, has cast doubt on the veracity of the aforementioned assertion. As Celebritist previously reported, Kitt has been facing backlash pretty much her entire life due to the fact that she doesn't look like Eartha, who was black. My first reaction was what business is it of hers? I sincerely thank God for people like you, such a Beautiful Soul. OTH, if you would like located your grandfather on your mothers side.. 23 and me, or maury have a DNA test done and let your moms spirit rest in true peace. Add to your scrapbook. A bedtime story my mother often read to me The Sneetches, by Dr Seuss. Im of the same race as my parents and look nothing like either of them nor my sibling. Resend Activation Email. All the money sparring put into education it was wasted on Truth. If everyone had raised their children the way Eartha raised Kitt in those days, how much better would our world be today? D.L. Kitt spent his teenage years living in the homes of friends as well as on public transportation. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Earthas biological father may have been Daniel Richard Sturkie. She was awarded a third Emmy after her death in 2010 for her role as a guest star on the show Wonder Pets! Anyway other people often considered the four of us to belong to different races. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. According to Williams, Kitt's 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 . 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. She resided in Connecticut near her daughter and two grandchildren Justin and Rachel. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. On January 17, 1927, Eartha Mae Keith made her debut into the world in the little community of North, South Carolina. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The public reaction led to her professional exile from the US, but she continued to perform overseas. This account has been disabled. However, Kitt's daughter Kitt Shapiro has questioned the accuracy of the claim . However, heres what Id like to say about you. Verify and try again. When I first saw you, I thought the same thing, my nieces and nephews are mixed and they look mixed. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Eartha Kitt I found on Findagrave.com. Eartha Kitt in a TV series in 1975 during her stay in Britain. Please dont get on me saying that theres nothing wrong with adoption. -XX-This web page was last updated on January 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM. The fathers name was blacked out. She is very blonde and very fair. She also appeared in a handful of television shows from an Emmy-nominated performance in I Spy (NBC, 1965-68) to Mission Impossible (CBS, 1966-1973) before getting a role that defined her career for years to come. Kitt McDonald, the only child that the famous singer and actress Eartha Kitt had, took to Instagram to share a photo of her father John McDonald on Father's Day. 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. Love never dies and thats all that is important. Also, I have a young friend who has a black dad and a white mom. 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. Kitt's daughter, Kitt Shapiro, contested the claim's veracity. I have been a fan of Eartha Kitt and in doing some research came across this site. AKA Eartha Mae Keith. Contact Details and Biography of Famous Celebs. However, by the 1950s, she had sung and danced her way out of poverty and into the spotlight. She followed up with her second autobiography Alone with Me in 1976, and delivered another Tony-nominated performance in the 1978 musical Timbuktu! This browser does not support getting your location. Dont let it bother you dear, there are a lot of small minded people out there who obviously have not lived. She said if anyone can find it, then she would be most grateful. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. She was 81 and lived in Connecticut. Wiliam Kitt was her maternal grandfather. I saw a lot of pictures in my aunts photo album from her days with Katherine Dunham. }, 2000 ) } ); *According to her daughter, Eartha Kitt went to her grave at 81 without knowing the identity of her white father; due to officials in the American Deep South keeping it a secret from her. But even stillnone of that matters, you are here, you are human and you got to live your entire with the GREAT Eartha Kitt. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. The destitute black-Cherokee young woman persuaded black neighbours to take in Eartha and her younger half-sister Pearl. Its empowering to hear your story and feel represented. In a 2013 biography, British journalist John Williams claimed that Kitt's father was a white man, a local doctor named Daniel Sturkie. I had a friend giggle and say Creator made it that way so men couldnt deny their children. I think adoption is fabulous. 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