Before Madonna, Halle Berry or Angelina Jolie, there was Eartha Kitt. The self-proclaimed “original Material Girl” purred her way to Hollywood stardom as fierce feline villain Catwoman on the campy television series, “Batman” (ABC, 1966-68). She was also a star of the Broadway stage, cabaret performer, and a recording artist. Proving she was more than just a sex kitten, Kitt raised eyebrows and put her career on the line by speaking out about the Vietnam War – to First Lady Johnson – and becoming a fervent supporter of the gay community. The sultry and somewhat kooky artist received her own
Eartha Kitt, the self-proclaimed "sex kitten" whose sultry voice and catlike purr attracted fans even as she neared 80, has died. The singer, dancer and actress was 81.
Family spokesman Andrew Freedman said Kitt, who was recently…
