He represented the electoral district of Pictou East in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1949 to 1956, and 1960 to 1963. No wonder the kids rebel and take pot. This, and Kitt's constant work trips, started to create a breach in the marriage. WebView history. He was a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. Kitt died of colon cancer on Christmas Day 2008, three weeks shy of her 82nd birthday at her home in Weston, Connecticut. Kitt wrote three autobiographies.[3]. [9] Kitt's daughter, Kitt McDonald Shapiro, has questioned the accuracy of the claim. [ John Wm McDonald] [ John William McDonald] Texas, U.S., Naturalization Records, 1852-1991. There was an error deleting this problem. "[36] Kitt famously appeared at many LGBT fundraisers, including a mega event in Baltimore, Maryland, with George Burns and Jimmy James. This was met with a standing ovation. She married John William McDonald, an associate of a real estate investment company, on June 6, 1960. In 2000, Eartha Kitt won an Annie Award for her starring voice role as "Yzma" in the Disney feature film The Emperor's New Groove, later reprising the role in 2005 in Disney's Kronk's New Groove. She married John William McDonald, an associate of a real estate investment company, on June 6, 1960. Kitt found new audiences in nightclubs across the UK and the United States, including a whole new generation of gay male fans, and she responded by frequently giving benefit performances in support of HIV/AIDS organizations. Eartha Kitt was an American actress, singer, cabaret star, dancer, stand-up comedienne, activist and voice artist, known for her highly distinctive singing style. Please try again later. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Specify that it is in memory of John McDonald. It was arranged that James would impersonate Kitt and then Kitt would walk out to take the microphone. He married Lela Clare Colegrove on 29 June 1901, in Bridger, Carbon, Montana, United States. Failed to delete memorial. John William McDonald, an associate of a real estate investment company, married entertainer Eartha Kitt on June 6, 1960. WebOne of Kitts Instagram followers took to the comment section to ask her if John was still alive, to what she replied that he had died 14 years ago. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. They are rebelling against something. Year should not be greater than current year. ", "The black actress who made Lady Bird Johnson cry; The truth hurts", "When Eartha Kitt Disrupted the Ladies Who Lunch", "CIA gave Secret Service a Report containing Gossip about Eartha Kitt after a White House Incident", "George Burns, Eartha Kitt are delightful at 'Lifesongs 1990'", "Kitt McDonald is Wed to Charles L. 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He was a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. John William McDonald was a veteran of the Korean war and an associate of a real estate investment company. Kitt later became a vocal advocate for LGBT rights and publicly supported same-sex marriage, which she considered a civil right. John William McDonald, age 68, died October 19, 1992 in San Diego, California. Hearings, 90th Cong., 1st Sess. Oops, we were unable to send the email. A talented singer with a distinctive voice, she recorded the hits "Let's Do It", "Champagne Taste", "C'est si bon" (which Stan Freberg famously burlesqued), "Just an Old Fashioned Girl", "Monotonous", "Je cherche un homme", "Love for Sale", "I'd Rather Be Burned as a Witch", "Ktibim" (a Turkish melody), "Mink, Schmink", "Under the Bridges of Paris" and her most recognizable hit "Santa Baby", which was released in 1953. He returned to Los Alamos in 1966 until his retirement in 1987 as editor of Defense Science. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [30], A longtime Connecticut resident, Eartha Kitt lived in a converted barn on a sprawling farm in the Merryall section of New Milford for many years and was active in local charities and causes throughout Litchfield County. He took part in two Geneva conferences, one in 1958 on the peaceful uses of atomic energy, and the other from 1962-1963 as part of the Agency For Areas. However, After romances with the cosmetics magnate Charles Revson and banking heir John Barry Ryan III, she married John William McDonald, an associate of a real estate investment company, on June 6, 1960. [10] Eartha's mother, Annie Mae Keith (later Annie Mae Riley), soon went to live with a black man who refused to accept Eartha because of her relatively pale complexion; she was raised by a relative named Aunt Rosa, in whose household she was abused. We don't have what we have on Sunset Blvd. All Rights Reserved, Gov. The couple has not given any public account of how their relationship started. McDonald had developed an addiction to opioids to deal with the pain from injuries he obtained after a grenade explosion while he fought in the war. Add to your scrapbook. From October to early December 2006, Kitt co-starred in the off-Broadway musical Mimi le Duck. Failed to report flower. I am a rejected, oppressed person, and so I understand them, as best as I can, even though I am a heterosexual.[37]. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance. In August 2007, Kitt was the spokesperson for MAC Cosmetics' Smoke Signals collection. John William McDonald was born on 12 April 1923 in Los Angeles, CA, United States. Try again later. Their only daughter, Kitt, was born one year into their union. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. [26] Scott Sherman, an agent at Atlantic Entertainment Group, stated: "Eartha Kitt is fantastic appears at so many LGBT events in support of civil rights." [2] He entered provincial politics in the 1949 election, winning the Pictou East riding. John William McDonald: Birthdate: April 12, 1923: Birthplace: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA, United States: Death: May 12, 2005 (82) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA, United States Place of Burial: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA, United States: Immediate Family: Ex-husband of Eartha Kitt Father of Private and Private You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Eartha Kitt sings Swedish and talks about her gay-fans, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Annie Award for Best Voice Acting by a Female Performer in an Animated Feature Production, Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actress, DVD Exclusive Award for Best Animated Character Performance (Voice and Animation in a DVD Premiere Movie), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Drama, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child, Annie Award for Best Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program, Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Best Voice Acting by a Female Performer in an Animated Feature Production, Best Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production, Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Drama, "Eartha Kitt, Chanteuse, Cherokee, and a seducer of audiences, Walked On at 81", "Eartha Kitt: Singer who rose from poverty to captivate audiences around the world with her purring voice", "Eartha Kitt's life was scarred by failure to learn the identity of her white father, says daughter", "Eartha Kitt, a Seducer of Audiences, Dies at 81", "Does David Bowie Biopic 'Stardust' Benefit From Being Unofficial? There are so many things burning the people of this country, particularly mothers. This browser does not support getting your location. John Wm Donald. However, After romances with the cosmetics magnate Charles Revson and banking heir John Barry Ryan III, she married John William McDonald, an associate of a real estate investment company, on June 6, 1960. McDonald had developed an addiction to opioids to deal with the pain from injuries he obtained after a grenade explosion while he fought in the war. John Wm Donald.

She later moved to Pound Ridge, New York, but returned in 2002 to the southern Fairfield County, Connecticut town of Weston, in order to be near her daughter Kitt and family. [12], In 1950, Orson Welles gave Kitt her first starring role as Helen of Troy in his staging of Dr. Faustus. WebIn a 2013 biography, British journalist John Williams claimed that Kitt's father was a white man, a local doctor named Daniel Sturkie. "Eartha Kitt Observes Seventh Year With Black Ghetto School". Why is John William McDonald famous? You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? [25] The single was followed by the album I Love Men on the Record Shack label. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He represented the electoral district of Pictou East in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1949 to 1956, and 1960 to 1963.

After romances with producer Arthur Loew Jr., cosmetics magnate Charles Revson and banking heir John Barry Ryan III, she married John William McDonald, an associate of a real estate investment company, on June 9, 1960. In January 1968,[18] during Lyndon B. Johnson's administration, Kitt encountered a substantial professional setback after she made anti-war statements during a White House luncheon. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [23] The dossier contained comments about Kitt's sex life and family history, along with negative opinions of her that were held by former colleagues.
cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. based on information from your browser. Eartha Mae Kitt (born Keith; January 17, 1927 December 25, 2008) was an American singer and actress known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of "C'est si bon" and the Christmas novelty song "Santa Baby". She married John William McDonald, an associate of a real estate investment company, on June 6, 1960. If I have a partner and something happens to me, I want that partner to enjoy the benefits of what we have reaped together.

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